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2011 Mazda Mazda6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Mazda6.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2011 Mazda6 is documented as a passenger car in its official overview, and it accumulated 134 total owner complaints along with six recalls, figures that place it well below the model’s peak of 386 complaints recorded in 2009. At the same time, its complaint level exceeds the mere two complaints logged for the 2020 model year, marking a mid‑range position in the brand’s reliability timeline. Consequently, the 2011 model year is generally viewed as a period of moderate reliability for the Mazda6 platform.

Model year2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 96R · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter LF0514302B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 96R · 590 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnBRAKEOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-65R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LF0514302B alt YF0914302A
Engine air filter	CY0113Z40A alt L51813Z40A
Fuel filter	CA3813ZE0 alt L51813ZE0
Spark plug	ZZJ118110
Battery	0000806096WB
Front wiper blades	GS3L67330B alt GS3M67330B
Serpentine belt	CY0115907B alt CY0115908D
Thermostat	ZZJ115171B alt 9XB06807S
Cabin air filter	GS3L61148

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	194.5 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	109.8 in
Curb weight	3276 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Mazda6 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2009 s Grand Touring V6 Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2012	i Sport Sedan 2.5L I-4	7.80 sec	16.00 sec	170 hp	FWD
2009	s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V6	6.10 sec	14.70 sec	272 hp	FWD
2009	s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V6	6.10 sec	14.60 sec	272 hp	FWD
2009	s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V6	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	272 hp	FWD
2009	s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V6	6.30 sec	14.80 sec	272 hp	FWD
2009	i Touring Sedan 2.5L I-4	7.90 sec	16.20 sec	170 hp	FWD
2009	i Touring Sedan 2.5L I-4	8.00 sec	16.10 sec	170 hp	FWD
2009	i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-4	8.10 sec	16.40 sec	170 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.6
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · SAE J1703
Manual Transmission Fluid	75W-80 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.1
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	11-12 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	54-64 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	32-47 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17-20 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub

175-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	620 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5.0-6.0 ohms
Ignition Timing	13 degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.10-1.22 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	96R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	590 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	96R

Service checks

Pressure Test	21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	176-183 °F
Pressure Test	18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	176-181 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	29.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	29.0 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	17-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	38-48 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket	17-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	59-74 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20–23 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

71-76 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-93

71–76 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

103 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 35-39 ft. lbs., 85-95

103 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 2.2-8.0 ft. lbs.

2	9.5-12.5 ft. lbs.	9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
3	32.0-34.0 ft. lbs.	32–34 ft. lbs
4	88 degrees-92 degrees	88 degrees
5	88 degrees-92 degrees	88 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

34-39 ft. lbs., Step 2: 57-61, Step 3: 80-85

34–39 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

6-9 ft. lbs., Step 2: 21-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

6–9 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant every 5,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 5,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (clean)
At 22,500 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 25,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 37,500 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 45,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2011 Mazda Mazda6 sits near the low end of a downward trend in complaints and recalls that began to flatten after the 2009 peak of 386 complaints and 10 recalls. In 2010 the vehicle had 225 complaints and 9 recalls, but by 2011 complaints dropped to 134 and recalls to 6, indicating an improvement. The next year, 2012, saw a further decline to 99 complaints and 6 recalls, while 2013 dropped to 22 complaints, suggesting the 2011 model was already on the downward arc. The 2011 year’s top complaint areas—Suspension (24) and Air Bags (23)—mirror the broader generation’s recurring issues, but the overall lower totals imply fewer widespread problems. With only 8 crash complaints and a single fire complaint, the 2011 Mazda6 appears relatively reliable compared to earlier years, making it a solid choice for a used buyer.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

245

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

134

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10’11’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 134 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension24

Air Bags23

Unknown Or Other13

Suspension,Structure11

Structure9

Exterior Lighting7

Steering,Suspension,Structure5

Steering,Suspension4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V717000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 12/10/2018

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may…

19V782000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 31/10/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 245 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SA-041-26	2026-06-18	Electrical System	This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-029-26	2026-04-21	Power Train	This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-061-25	2025-12-17	Electrical System	If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start…
07-004-25a	2025-12-10	Unknown Or Other	A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
SA-039/25	2025-08-21	Structure	Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.)…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 96R battery Engine oil filter LF0514302B Engine air filter CY0113Z40A Fuel filter CA3813ZE0 Spark plug ZZJ118110

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2011 Mazda6 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.