2014 Mazda MAZDA6 electrical system problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The park position sensor doesn't work. The car doesn't recognize that the car is in park and will not turn off. This is a known issue with the mazda 6 2014 and I do not know why there hasn't been a recall. I shouldn't have to pay to have this fixed. Started in 2019. Sometimes it takes 20 or more…”
filed Feb 4, 2025
“When pressing the start stop button, the ignition may not turn off the accessories, even with the shifter in park position, and the vehicle engine shuts off normally the ignition stays on in accessory mode. This can cause battery drain/dead, possibly leaving me stranded in the dangerous situation…”
filed Apr 30, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt…Campaign 14V173000 · Apr 3, 2014
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% |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 12 | 12% |
| 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 2014 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.