2016 Mazda MAZDA6 electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after her husband had driven for approximately 2 hours with the seat heater activated, the passenger’s side seat overheated, and the seat started smoking. The driver stated that the seat heating element overheated and burned a hole in…”
filed Oct 21, 2025
“PCM ISSUE, passenger air bag issue, OCS wiring issue. infotainment system, transmission, and engine. Key fobs not able to be reprogrammed due to PCM issue”
filed Jun 19, 2025
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% |
| 2015 MAZDA6 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 47 | 34% |
| 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 2016 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.