What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda 6?

Brakes and suspension each have 5 complaints, the most of any group. Exterior lighting and air bags each have 4.

Does the 2013 Mazda 6 have recalls?

Yes, the by-year data shows 4 recalls. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

How reliable is the 2013 Mazda 6?

Owners filed 23 complaints, spread across several groups. Brakes and suspension lead with 5 each.

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Mazda 6?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

2013 Mazda 6 Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2013 Mazda 6 have?

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Mazda 6^[1]. Brakes and suspension are the biggest groups^[2]^[3].

23owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[4]

21–24MPG combined (EPA)^[5]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[6]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners named most often, biggest first.

Brakes. 5 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe brakes that needed replacing again and again, and one owner describes a leaking part that made the car slow to stop.
Suspension. 5 complaints^[3]. Owners describe heavy corrosion on underbody parts, and one owner says the car pulled to one side after a shop visit.
Exterior Lighting. 4 complaints^[7]. Owners describe headlights that kept failing even after repeated repairs, and some were stopped by police because of it.
Air Bags. 4 complaints^[8]. Owners describe worries about an air bag that did not work as hoped in a collision, and a dealer that could not finish a repair.
Unknown or other. 4 complaints^[9]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
Structure. 3 complaints^[10].
Seats. 2 complaints^[11].
Visibility and wipers. 2 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2013 6 is necessarily included.

Structure (19V323), April 2019. About 51,118 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V717), October 2018. About 155,436 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (18V018), January 2018. About 70,227 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (13V425), September 2013. About 161,400 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
6, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[17]	18 / 27 / 21	$3,200
6, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[5]	21 / 30 / 24	$2,800
6, 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[18]	21 / 30 / 24	$2,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD^[6]	4	3	4	5	9.3%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2013 Mazda 6 with 2.5L 4-cylinder^[19]	170 hp
2013 Mazda 6 with 3.7L 6-cylinder^[20]	272 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
MAZDA6 4DR SEDAN FWD GS//GT I4^[21]	194 in	72 in	58 in	110 in	3,276 lb
MAZDA6 4DR SEDAN FWD GS/GT V6^[22]	194 in	72 in	58 in	110 in	3,594 lb

How 2013 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each 6 model year. The 2013 is highlighted^[4].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2003	174	6
2004	160	4
2005	147	3
2006	173	3
2007	156	4
2008	111	4
2009	386	9
2010	225	9
2011	135	6
2012	99	6
2013	23	4
2014	137	4
2015	60	3
2016	77	1
2017	60	1
2018	58	2
2019	6	1
2020	2	0
2021	17	0

NHTSA's counts for the 6 show 23 complaints and 4 recalls for 2013^[4]. Among the 19 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2013 and 15 have more^[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2020 (2) and the most are for 2009 (386)^[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2013 6?

The 2013 Mazda 6 has a modest complaint record, with 23 reports on file^[1]. Brakes and suspension are the biggest groups at 5 each^[2]^[3]. Lighting and air bags follow with 4 each^[7]^[8]. The record also lists 4 recalls, so it is worth checking that any open recall work has been done before you buy^[4]. These are unverified owner reports, so treat them as a guide to what to inspect.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda 6?: Brakes and suspension each have 5 complaints, the most of any group^[2]^[3]. Exterior lighting and air bags each have 4^[7]^[8].
How many complaints does the 2013 Mazda 6 have?: NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file^[1].
Does the 2013 Mazda 6 have recalls?: Yes, the by-year data shows 4 recalls^[4]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
How reliable is the 2013 Mazda 6?: Owners filed 23 complaints, spread across several groups^[1]. Brakes and suspension lead with 5 each^[2]^[3].
What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Mazda 6?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Mazda 6

2004 160 complaints, 4 recalls
2005 147 complaints, 3 recalls
2006 173 complaints, 3 recalls
2009 386 complaints, 9 recalls
2010 225 complaints, 9 recalls
2012 99 complaints, 6 recalls
2013 this page
2014 137 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 60 complaints, 3 recalls
2016 77 complaints, 1 recall
2017 60 complaints, 1 recall
2018 58 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Mazda 6

Other Mazda models from 2013

2013 Mazda CX-9 68 complaints, 4 recalls

All Mazda models

Similar cars from 2013: midsize cars

2013 Nissan Maxima 62 complaints, 0 recalls
2013 Nissan Sentra 638 complaints, 6 recalls
2013 Subaru Legacy/Outback 363 complaints, 12 recalls
2013 Toyota Avalon 160 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 Toyota Prius 426 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 Volkswagen Passat 749 complaints, 9 recalls

All midsize cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Mazda 6 (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Mazda 6 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for 6, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V323, filed April 25, 2019: Structure. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V717, filed October 12, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V018, filed January 9, 2018: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 13V425, filed September 24, 2013: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for 6, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for 6, 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2013 Mazda 6 with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 170 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2013 Mazda 6 with 3.7L 6-cylinder: rated 272 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MAZDA6 4DR SEDAN FWD GS//GT I4: length 194 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 110 in, curb weight 3,276 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MAZDA6 4DR SEDAN FWD GS/GT V6: length 194 in, width 72 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 110 in, curb weight 3,594 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2013 Mazda 6: problems, recalls and fuel economy