2016 Mazda MAZDA6 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6, 5% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,950 miles.
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.
“Gas overflow from tank due to pump auto-shutoff not activating. Fueling vehicle, set gas nozzle to automatic, was not holding the handle or trying to top off. Was watching the pump closely because of similar issue with a 2016 mazda3 at a different . Before I could stop the fill, gas overfilled the tank and spilled onto the ground.”
NHTSA complaint #10908082, filed 2016-09, 12,900 miles“Fuel smell in & outside of vehicle after fuel fill, being a retired Master Technician I decided to investigate this and after removing the the fuel tank access door under the rear seat I was shocked to see that on an 8 year old vehicle the fuel sender retainer is completely rusted out. An overfill, an aggressive maneuver or small collision could prove disastrous with this condition pending! I have just ordered a replacement since I intend to repair this myself and that is only of the tank itself is not compromised when I proceed to remove the rusted out screws as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11629784, filed 2024-12“Mazda has cramped vent duct, speaker, AC duct and front display on to of the dashboard at the driver side. Reflection from all these make the driving very difficult. I have talk to the Mazda customer service and my dealer. They are not interested in listening to my complaint. There message is they can not do anything about it. I have bought the car and its done. Its a safety hazard and accident is bound to happen. We have to take action before something happens”
NHTSA complaint #10788612, filed 2015-11“The contact owns a 2016 Mazda 6. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle eventually restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and brake lines were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted after the engine system malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10822594, filed 2016-01, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10202695Oct 13, 2021Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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