2013 Mazda MAZDA6
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 22 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 174 |
| 2004 | 160 |
| 2005 | 147 |
| 2006 | 173 |
| 2007 | 156 |
| 2008 | 111 |
| 2009 | 386 |
| 2010 | 225 |
| 2011 | 135 |
| 2012 | 99 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 137 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 76 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
5 of 22 total reports mention: suspension.
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I just baught a 2013 MAZDA6 the rear cradel and cross member was complety rusted away one mount was complety rusted off .the springs was almost ready to fall out the bottem of the spring purch .it looked like it was pulled out of the ocean where it...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-19
Also filed under Service brakes and wheels
Service brakes
5 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes.
Exterior lighting
4 of 22 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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Headlights went out, March 2014 - 20,662 miles; September 2014 - 36,107 miles - October 2014 - 36,669; February 2015 - 47,153; March 2015 - 48236 miles; June 2015 - 60,089; low beams in all incidents.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-22
Air bags
3 of 22 total reports mention: air bags.
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Takata recall airbags did not deploy when hitting another vehicle while going 35 MPH on a busy highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-15
A recall on my airbags
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-09
Structure
3 of 22 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mazda MAZDA6. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, he noticed a spider running across the dashboard. The contact killed the spider but a few days later, another spider emerged and bit the driver.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-15
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-10-29Latches/locks/linkages13V425000 Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.
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2018-03-02Air bags18V018000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American...
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.
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2018-11-09Air bags18V717000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American...
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4.
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2019-06-13Structure, suspension19V323000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,Massachusetts, Michigan,...
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and an improved front cross member, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V425000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 18V018000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V717000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V323000 · Structure, suspension
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- Is the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.