2010 Mazda Mazda6

Sedan · 2010–2021

2010–2013 Mazda Mazda6 — 2010–2013 pictured. Photo: RL GNZLZ, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

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usual

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Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

2010AVOIDSerious complaints 3.2× usual, mostly structure and air bags Extended coverage

169 serious complaints of 225, the most about structure (60) and air bags (54); per car on the road, 3.2× this model's usual year. 9 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE18006: front subframe corrosion.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently veered to the left. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to steer.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Mar 2025

“Takata recall- the recall notice on safercar.gov shows may 2016 and have not received an update that the parts are available at this time. The notification of not being able to have people ride in the front seat is not an option. This is the second such safety issue from mazda where my family's safety is being compromised.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Aug 2016

Fixes and extended coverage

Extended coverage On certain 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles, an internal component inside the SAS unit may be susceptible to corrosion. Mazda Motor Corporation is extending the warranty coverage for a specific repair of sophisticated air bag sensor (SAS) unit on certain 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles produced from December… (SSPA7, Oct 2016)
Extended coverage Subject: - Takata Inflator Special Service Program (Extended Warranty) Special Service Program SSPB3: In December 2017 Special Service Program SSPB3 - Takata Inflator Extended Warranty was announced. The extended warranty was a result of the Takata airbag inflator class action settlement. (SSPB3, May 2021)
Extended coverage Any other condition for dashboard replacement, such as discoloration, warping, or material splitting, is covered only for 36 months or 36,000 miles. Mazda Motor Corporation is extending the warranty coverage for dashboard crash pads on certain 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles produced from February 4,… (SSPA0, Dec 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

225 owner complaints · 9 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–24 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features

Every Mazda6 year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

What changed for 2010

First year we have trim data for.

2010 Mazda6 trims

	i Grand Touring	i Sport	i SV	i Touring	i Touring Plus	s Grand Touring	s Touring Plus
Price
Starting MSRP	—	—	$18,600	—	—	$28,540	$26,600
Powertrain
Engine	2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve I4	2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve I4	2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve I4	2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve I4	2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve I4	3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6	3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6
Horsepower	2.5L I4: 170 hp 2.5L I4 PZEV: 168 hp	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 170 hp 2.5L I4 PZEV 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 168 hp	170 hp	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 170 hp 2.5L I4 PZEV 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 168 hp	2.5L I4: 170 hp 2.5L I4 PZEV: 168 hp	272 hp	272 hp
Torque	2.5L I4: 167 lb-ft 2.5L I4 PZEV: 166 lb-ft	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 167 lb-ft 2.5L I4 PZEV 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 166 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 167 lb-ft 2.5L I4 PZEV 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 166 lb-ft	2.5L I4: 167 lb-ft 2.5L I4 PZEV: 166 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	269 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift Logic and manual-shift mode	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 5-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift Logic and manual-shift mode 2.5L I4 6-Speed Manual: 6-speed manual	6-speed manual	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 5-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift Logic and manual-shift mode 2.5L I4 6-Speed Manual: 6-speed manual	5-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift Logic and manual-shift mode	6-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift Logic and manual-shift mode	6-speed Sport with Adaptive Shift Logic and manual-shift mode
Gears	5	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 5 2.5L I4 6-Speed Manual: 6	6	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 5 2.5L I4 6-Speed Manual: 6	5	6	6
Drivetrain	2.5L I4 / 2.5L I4 PZEV	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic / 2.5L I4 PZEV 5-Speed Sport Automatic / 2.5L I4 6-Speed Manual	Fwd	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic / 2.5L I4 PZEV 5-Speed Sport Automatic / 2.5L I4 6-Speed Manual	2.5L I4 / 2.5L I4 PZEV	Fwd	Fwd
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Trunk	16.6 cu ft	16.6 cu ft	16.6 cu ft	16.6 cu ft	16.6 cu ft	16.6 cu ft	16.6 cu ft
Ground clearance	5.1 in	5.1 in	5.1 in	5.1 in	5.1 in	5.1 in	5.1 in
Length	193.7 in	193.7 in	193.7 in	193.7 in	193.7 in	193.7 in	193.7 in
Curb weight	3,309 lb	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 3,309 lb 2.5L I4 6-Speed Manual: 3,258 lb	3,258 lb	2.5L I4 5-Speed Sport Automatic: 3,309 lb 2.5L I4 6-Speed Manual: 3,258 lb	3,309 lb	3,547 lb	3,547 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	Optional	—	—	—	—	Optional	—
Apple CarPlay	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Android Auto	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Audio	Bose	—	—	—	—	Bose	—
Speakers	10	—	—	—	—	10	—
Driver assistance
Blind-spot monitoring	Blind Spot Alert	—	—	—	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert
Comfort
Seats	Leather + option	Cloth + option	Cloth + option	Cloth + option	Cloth + option	Leather + option	Cloth + option
Heated seats	Front	—	—	—	—	Front	—
Driver seat memory	Optional	—	—	—	—	Optional	—
Climate zones	2	—	—	—	—	2	—
Exterior
Sunroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	—	—	—	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels	17 in	16 in	16 in	17 in	17 in	18 in	17 in
Headlights	Halogen + option	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen + option	Halogen

Packages and options (31)

	i Grand Touring	i Sport	i SV	i Touring	i Touring Plus	s Grand Touring	s Touring Plus
Navigation System	Optional	—	—	—	—	Optional	—
Technology Package	Optional	—	—	—	—	Optional	—
Aluminum fuel filler door	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-dimming mirrors	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Fog lights	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Moonroof Wind Deflector	Optional	—	—	—	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Guard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Spoiler	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Splash Guards (front and rear)	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Wheel locks (set of 4)	Optional	—	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
All-Weather Floor Mats	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-dimming mirror with compass	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink®	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo net	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Carpet floor and trunk mats	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote engine start	Optional	—	—	—	Optional	Optional	Optional
In-dash 6-disc CD/MP3-compatible changer	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
SIRIUS Satellite Radio with free 6-month subscription	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black Cherry Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Brilliant Silver Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Comet Gray Mica	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Ebony Black	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Kona Blue Mica	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Performance White	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Sangria Red Mica	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Beige Cloth	—	Optional	—	Optional	Optional	—	Optional
Beige Leather	Optional	—	—	—	—	Optional	—
Black Cloth	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	Optional
Black Leather	Optional	—	—	—	—	Optional	—
Gray Cloth	—	Optional	—	Optional	Optional	—	Optional
Gray Leather	Optional	—	—	—	—	Optional	—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

Year	Engines	Drive	Fuel economy	Crash rating	Recalls	Owner complaints	Most-reported problem	CarPlay
2021	2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	26–29 mpg	5 of 5	0	17	Engine (13)	Yes
2020	2.5L 4-cyl, 187–227 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 187–227 hp	FWD	26–29 mpg	5 of 5	0	2	Service brakes (1)	Yes
2019	2.5L 4-cyl, 187–227 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 187–227 hp manual available	FWD	26–29 mpg	5 of 5	1	6	Unknown or other (2)	Yes
2018	2.5L 4-cyl, 184–227 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 184–227 hp manual available	FWD	26–29 mpg	5 of 5	2	58	Engine (32)	Yes
2017	2.5L 4-cyl, 184 hp manual available	FWD	28–30 mpg	5 of 5	1	60	Unknown or other (23)	No
2016	2.5L 4-cyl manual available	FWD	29–32 mpg	5 of 5	1	77	Power train (11)	No
2015	2.5L 4-cyl manual available	FWD	29–32 mpg	5 of 5	3	60	Service brakes (15)	No
2014	2.5L 4-cyl manual available	FWD	29–32 mpg	5 of 5	4	137	Electrical system (47)	No
2013	2.5L 4-cyl 3.7L 6-cyl manual available	FWD	21–24 mpg	4 of 5	4	23	Suspension (5)	No
2012	2.5L 4-cyl 3.7L 6-cyl manual available	FWD	21–25 mpg	4 of 5	6	99	Air bags (30)	No
2011	2.5L 4-cyl 3.7L 6-cyl manual available	FWD	21–25 mpg	Not rated	6	135	Suspension (50)	No
2010	2.5L 4-cyl 3.7L 6-cyl manual available	FWD	20–24 mpg	Not rated	9	225	Structure (60)	No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlay Apple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Head-up display Adaptive cruise with stop and go Blind-spot monitoring 360-degree camera Heated front seats Heated second-row seats Ventilated (cooled) seats Heated steering wheel Leather seats Remote start Sunroof or moonroof

Apple lists CarPlay for: Mazda6 2018–2022 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2021	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	17
2020	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	2
2019	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR AWD	5	No	No	1	6
2019	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	No	No	1	6
2018	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	2	58
2017	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	60
2016	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	77
2015	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	No	Optional	3	60
2014	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	5	No	No	4	137
2013	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	4	No	No	4	23
2012	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	4	No	No	6	99
2011	Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD	Not Rated	No	No	6	135
2010	Mazda6 4-DR. w/SAB	Not Rated	No	No	9	225

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2021	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	26–29
2020	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	26–29
2019	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	26–29
2018	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	26–29
2017	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI	28–30
2016	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI	29–32
2015	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI	29–32
2014	6	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with i-ELOOP Technology Package Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI	29–32
2013	6	Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L	21–24
2012	6	Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L	21–25
2011	6	Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L	21–25
2010	6	Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L	20–24

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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