2020 Mazda MAZDA6
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Excessive paint chipping. I have the soul red (V46) paint. It was purchased on 06JUN2020 and has only 2,000 miles but it has 3 large chips. Most of the miles are just going to the store. I work from home so I don't drive but a couple days a week.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-27
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Uneven premature brake wear. Right front and right rear pads and rotors worn beyond limits in 28,000miles of lite freeway driving. Left front and Left rear only half worn. Engine has multiple oil leaks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-20
Also filed under Engine
Engine
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2020 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 2020 Mazda MAZDA6?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda MAZDA6 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.