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Fuel systemPart report

2017 Mazda MAZDA6 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 60 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was a delay before the vehicle responded. Additionally, the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the contact became aware of a fuel leak on the driveway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was rusted and the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11624935, filed 2024-11, 50,000 miles

“2017 Mazda6 Infotainment System also found in Mazda CX-5. Known as Ghost Touch, it is a known issue acknowledged by the company and dealerships. Available for inspection upon request. The Infotainment system controls navigation, ADAS heads up navigation, illumination of instruments and other driver instrumentation and safety warning systems. Above a set speed the screen is NOT a touch screen. When the car slows below a preset speed or is stopped, the display screen becomes a touch screen. …”

NHTSA complaint #11564260, filed 2024-01

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202116%
2018712%
201723%
201645%
201547%
201454%
201314%
201244%
201143%
201031%
2009113%
200855%
200721%
200663%
200511%
200464%
2003159%

Other parts of the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6

Other or unknown
24 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology