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2021 Mazda Mazda6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
17

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2021 Mazda Mazda6

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component17

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
17Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1376000
Unknown or other212000
Visibility/wiper212000
Back over prevention16000
Fuel/propulsion system16000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Back over prevention

    “The Infotainment system malfunctions. The rear view camera freezes, not with the current conditions but a still picture of a street I do not recognize.”

    Filed 06/23/2025 · ODI 11668602
  • Unknown or other

    “Twice had low oil warning lamp appear. First time in July 2023, 2nd time in June 2024. Both times oil has just been changed 2-3 months prior.”

    Filed 07/01/2024 · ODI 11598087
  • Engine

    “Engine oil low warning 2k miles after oil change and again a week after topping oil off.”

    Filed 12/17/2023 · ODI 11560526

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2021 Mazda Mazda6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Mazda Mazda6. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Mazda Mazda6?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (76%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Mazda Mazda6?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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