2017 Mazda MAZDA6 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6, 3% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 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.
“Drivers side heated seat -lower back gets very hot on lowest setting and doesn't heat actual seat. Can feel it through a winter coat. When accidently touched with bare skin, almost burned.”
NHTSA complaint #11189848, filed 2019-03, 23,500 miles“Display screen has developed the common “spider web cracking” with my 2017 Mazda 6. There has been no accident on my vehicle and it is causing issues with being able to clearly see what is showing. My driver seat “heated seat” has melted the lower back leather material. The heating element doesn’t heat the bottom of the seat and just the lower back part. It has caused the leather to melt”
NHTSA complaint #11560250, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 10206948Jan 18, 2022Some customers may complain about the poor appearance of the seat because the front seat back trim side piping is torn. This is caused by the piping of the front seat back trim…
- 10201774Sep 16, 2021Some vehicles (without power seats) may exhibit a driver seat that gradually moves down by itself. This concern may be caused when a load, which is applied to the seat during…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Mazda MAZDA6
24 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane 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.
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