2012 Mazda MAZDA6 electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2012 mazda 6, vin#[xxx], that I bought in 2012. For the past couple of years I've been dealing with electrical issues with this car. For a few years I was just dealing with the headlights continuously going out every 3 or 4 months. At first I was thinking the light was defective, but after…”
filed May 29, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda 6. While driving approximately 45 mph, the door open icon illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to check the doors; however, all the doors were closed. The vehicle was taken to hennessy mazda (7261 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260) to be…”
filed Jul 15, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been…
SA-061-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 17, 2025
Electrical System problems in other MAZDA6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 MAZDA6 | 19 | 32% |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 47 | 34% |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 14 | 6% |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 32 | 8% |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 11 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Mazda MAZDA6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.