general problems of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6

Six problems related to seats have been reported for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 based on all problems reported for the 2016 MAZDA6.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2025

My seat doesn’t detect if passanger is in seat so my air bag engine light goes on and off it was recalled and Mazda supposedly cleared the issue but seems like they didnt fix it the recall properly.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2023

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda m6. The contact stated that the driver seat was previously moved backward; however, when her daughter attempted to move the seat forward so she could drive the vehicle, the seat remained stuck in a backward position. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, who informed the contact that the wire connecting the seat motor to the seat track had snapped. The dealer informed the contact that the entire seat assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2023

1) unknown. My guess: the front seats or guard rails. 2) very seat when braking, and coming to and from a stop. Poses as a safety risk. 3) yes, no remedy/solution was yielded. Others on forums who visited dealership stated that the dealership said it was “normal”. Despite the other side not having the issue at all. 4) no 5) no full assessment: the issue of this complaint lies within the front seat of the vehicle. My educated guess is that there is a defect within the seat rails of the vehicle as no remedy seems to be found upon extensive research on google and various forums. Specifically, in my vehicle and may others that I have found, have issues with the driver seat feeling loose when braking or hitting the gas from a stop. Many individuals (including my close friend) have raised this to dealerships and were told that this is “normal” despite the passenger seat (or vice versa) does not have the same issue whatsoever with no remedy. I personally have tightened all possible nuts and bolts for the seat and brought it to multiple shops and dealerships, which yielded no remedy as all bolts were in fact tightened. I strongly believe that this issue should be further investigated and mitigated as it poses as a risk of serious injury - whether involved in an accident or the seat coming loose, or off entirely. The best way to describe the amount of play is sitting on a chair that is placed on an uneven floor, with one corner rocking toward itself. Or a table that is placed on an unleveled floor and is rocking towards one end (which that remedy consists of folding an napkin enough times to stick it under one of the legs). Please note that I have had this car for a couple of years and this one thing that grinds my gears. . Aside from the plastic rattle of the driver side window switch module when listening to music.

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2019

"driver seat alignment" after driving for any period of time drivers left legs begins to feel discomfort or stress to the outside of left knee due to seat being angled left. Pressure from left footrest and wheel wall forces driver to retract leg and plant into floor closer to the seat. This is consistent with every time I have driven also it was confirm by a Mazda sales associate.

5 Seats problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2019

1 recall front passenger seat. Short circuit, multiple warning/indicator lights.

6 Seats problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2018

Driver seat is unstable and has been since I purchased the vehicle. I never got it looked at because I can't afford repairs. There was a recall for the passenger seat and I believe it would be for the driver seat as well given the driver seat stability is crucial. It rocks as if it isn't fully secure. You notice it sometimes when getting in and out the car and I became noticable when my dog decided to jump into my seat one day when cleaning my interior and I saw the seat heavily rock forward and backward. You sometimes notice it as well when coming to a stop from highway speeds the seat will slightly tilt forward. This issue has been with the car after I purchased it in 2018 but didn't notice it until a few months after the purchase.


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