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Owner report · 2019 model year

2019 Mazda 6

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine is the largest identified problem area: 1 of 6 complaints (17%) mentions it. 2 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised.

Complaints filed fell from 60 in 2018 to 6 in 2019.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
6
Recall campaigns
1
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,150–$2,400
Combined MPG
26–29

Complaints by model year

  1. 602017
  2. 602018
  3. 62019
  4. 22020
  5. 182021

Where owners report problems

  1. Other2 (33%)
  2. Driver Assistance & Speed Control1 (17%)
  3. Electrical1 (17%)
  4. Engine1 (17%)
  5. Steering1 (17%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category20172018201920202021vs. 2019 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,100–2,2002,150–2,4002,150–2,4002,150–2,4002,150–2,400
Combined MPG28–3026–2926–2926–2926–29
City / Highway MPG24–27 / 34–3523–26 / 31–3523–26 / 31–3523–26 / 31–3523–26 / 31–35
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)299–315302–335302–335302–335302–335
Complaints filed60606218Not compared
Recalls issued12100Not compared
Crash-involved complaints11000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints01000Not compared
Injuries reported11001Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared33322

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda 6 have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mazda 6 get?

EPA rates it 26–29 MPG combined across 3 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Mazda 6?

EPA estimates $2,150–$2,400 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Manual 6-spd42.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg$2,300328 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (S6)42.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars26 mpg (high)35 mpg (high)29 mpg (high)$2,150 (low)302 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic (S6)42.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars23 mpg (low)31 mpg (low)26 mpg (low)$2,400 (high)335 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine10000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical10000
Brakes00000
Steering10000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control10000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other20000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

  • ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Campaign 19V497000 · Jun 27, 2019

    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
    Consequence
    An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.