2016 Mazda MAZDA6 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6, 6% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,550 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I have a 2016 Mazda 6 gt with stock 19 dunlop tires. I bought the car with around 80 miles & at the time of the incident was around 6800 miles. I was traveling to work going around 72 MPH & the left rear tire blewout causing an accident on the interstate. Tires should not blowout that quickly with proper care of the vehicle. The tire tread wore too fast.”
NHTSA complaint #10811562, filed 2015-12, 6,800 miles“While driving my car on 4/16/2017 and going through a toll booth on the pa turnpike the car suddenly pulled to one side and the air alert went off. I pulled over immediately and found the front left tire was flat. As I was changing the tired I found that the sidewalls on the outer and inner aspect had completely separated from the treads. The tire sidewalls completely disintegrated around the entire circumference on both sidewalls. Almost like a retreaded tire does. This is a complete tire failure at 9,100 miles and driving slowly through a toll booth. …”
NHTSA complaint #10992041, filed 2017-05, 9,100 miles“While driving on the highway, the wheel cylinder became totally detached from the wheel face causing the car to jerk uncontrollably and difficult to steer. Immediately pulled to shoulder for safety. There is no damage to face of rim but the wheel cylinder that mounts the tire is totally detached from the wheel face. Vehicle purchased new in may has 30000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10956039, filed 2017-02, 30,000 miles“About 28000 miles on my car over the past 2 and a half years, what started with a persistent low tire pressure indication that none of the dealerships or tire shops recognized as a major issue (simply pointed out that as weather changes the sensors may detect low pressure) has turned into the tires systematically being worn and blown out before their life expectancy.. Rings are forming around the entire circumference of the tire and causing a large circular rip through the tire on the outer wall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221345, filed 2019-06, 28,000 miles“Water leak in trunk area leading to about a 2-inch puddle of water accumulation inside the trunk at the location of the spare tire area. Issue was noticed on april 16, 2021. The water accumulated on top and at the bottom of the spare tire. The parts of the vehicle are beginning to be negatively affected --mold, etc. There were items stored around the spare tire 'e.g. Flat tire repair kit, emergency blanket, etc. That developed mold due to the accumulated water and were thrown away upon inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11408557, filed 2021-04Related service bulletins
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Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 16 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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