2011 Mazda MAZDA6 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6, 6% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The passenger headlight will go out on my 2011 Mazda 6 even though the bulb and fuses are still intact and working properly. It worked when I parked my car and turned them off manually and then did not come back on the next time I started my car and turned the lights on. It is definitely a flaw from Mazda as numerous people have had this same problem. It is not only the 2011 models, search for Mazda headlight issue and a variety of the Mazda 6's are having this same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10691766, filed 2015-03, 52,145 miles“The bulbs on my vehicle seem to blow out within a month or 2. We tried different bulbs and it still happens. We are spending tons of money replacing headlights and the car is only driven a couple miles a day.”
NHTSA complaint #10715543, filed 2015-05, 32,075 miles“When you put the vehicle in park and press the engine button the car does not turn off, you have to move the shifter back and forth several time to get the car to power down.”
NHTSA complaint #11318357, filed 2020-03, 68,000 miles“The vehicle's car alarm goes off at random times. Generally it seems to happen only in warmer weather and/or only if the key fob is within a certain distance. So far changing batteries in both the car and the key fob have not changed anything. There appears to be flaw in the door mechanisms that make the car think someone is breaking in due to loss of contact when the car has been locked. This only happens when the car is parked and locked by any method. It does not happen if the vehicle is let unlocked or in cooler temperatures. This issue has been ongoing for the past three years.”
NHTSA complaint #11012164, filed 2017-08, 80,000 miles“Headlight on both sides go out often. After having this issue far too many times, I looked online hoping to find a solution and discovered multiple Mazda owners are having same problem. Its a malfunction in the Mazda that needs to be fixed by Mazda this happened ever since I bought the car in 2011 I had to replace the headlight bulbs twice a year at least .”
NHTSA complaint #11378623, filed 2020-12Related service bulletins
- 11037899Sep 11, 2026DESCRIPTION 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…
- 11035599Jul 29, 2026This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative…
- 11034447Jun 19, 2026This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g…
- 11026917Dec 17, 2025If 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…
- 11007019Aug 15, 2024If 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…
- 11006987Aug 8, 2024In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10244679Oct 11, 2023If 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…
- 10237216May 24, 2023If 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…
- 10232299Feb 28, 2023Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10226924Nov 14, 2022If 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…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 17% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 19 | 32% |
| 2016 | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 | 47 | 34% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 12% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 14 | 6% |
| 2009 | 32 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 | 11 | 6% |
| 2005 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 18 | 10% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6
50 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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