2016 Mazda 6 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2016 Mazda 6 get?

The 2016 Mazda 6 has U.S. EPA estimates of 29–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

2016 Mazda 6 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Combined29–32 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Mazda 6 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Mazda 6.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 12 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Mazda 6 MPG & running costs

Combined29–32 mpg

City26 mpg

Highway37 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,217

EPA size classMidsize Cars

TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd

Passenger volume100 cu ft

Cargo volume15 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$917 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Mazda 6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,085

Fuel only$11,085

Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Mazda 6

The Mazda 6 is a mid-size sedan produced by Mazda from 2002 to 2024, replacing the long-produced Capella/626.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2016 Mazda 6 trims & engines on record

Trims

Touring/GS

Engines

2.5L · 137 kW · 2.5L 4-cyl · 2.5L · 141 kW

2016 Mazda 6 vehicles on record

2016 Mazda 6 Touring/GSJM1GJ1V59G1434184

2016 Mazda 6JM1GL1V54H1100558

2016 Mazda 6JM1GL1U51H1103886

2016 Mazda 6JM1GJ1U59G1468935

2016 Mazda 6JM1GJ1W53G1479507

2016 Mazda 6JM1GJ1U58G1488397

2016 Mazda 6JM1GL1V59H1117632

2016 Mazda 6JM1GL1V51H1106947

2016 Mazda 6JM1GJ1W55G1472249

2016 Mazda 6JM1GJ1T59G1484375

2016 Mazda 6JMZGLF92801507052

2016 Mazda 6JMZGJ627861358253

2016 Mazda 6JMZGJ621871345629

2016 Mazda 6JM1GJ1V58G1471128

2016 Mazda 6JM1GL1V51H1118273

2016 Mazda 6JMZGJ523801505768

2016 Mazda 6JM1GJ1U54G1468812

2016 Mazda 6JMZGL627801509935

2016 Mazda 6JMZGJ627661353393

2016 Mazda 6JM1GL1V56H1122383

2016 Mazda 6JMZGJ523801506786

2016 Mazda 6JM1GL1V51H1121237

2016 Mazda 6JM1GJ1V58G1481027

2016 Mazda 6JM1GL1X53H1116103

Other Mazda 6 model years

2016 Mazda 6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Mazda 6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda 6. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Mazda 6 get?

The 2016 Mazda 6 has U.S. EPA estimates of 29–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.