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2012 Mazda Mazda6 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 99 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2012 Mazda Mazda6

The 2012 Mazda Mazda6 shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
99
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Mazda Mazda6 (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V717000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V782000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V323000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V457000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V114000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V425000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Mazda Mazda6

Based on 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
30
Exterior Lighting
21
Unknown Or Other
11
Electrical System
11
Suspension
7
Structure
6
Steering
4
Fuel/propulsion System
2
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Mazda Mazda6 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 224 complaints 2011 133 complaints 2012 99 complaints 2013 22 complaints 2014 137 complaints 2015 60 complaints 2016 76 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Mazda Mazda6

Is the 2012 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Mazda Mazda6 has 6 recalls and 99 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Mazda Mazda6 have?
The 2012 Mazda Mazda6 has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda Mazda6?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Mazda Mazda6 are: Air Bags, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Mazda Mazda6 safe to buy?
The 2012 Mazda Mazda6 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda Mazda6 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda Mazda6 are: 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.