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2014 Mazda MAZDA6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 MAZDA6.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 is a passenger car equipped with an automatic S6 transmission and engineered to run on 0W‑20 API oil, holding 4.8 quarts. It delivers an EPA‑rated 26 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined, while carrying four recalls and logging electrical system issues as its most frequent complaint area. With 137 total owner complaints for the model year, it sits between the 2009 high of 386 complaints and the 2020 low of just two, reflecting a moderate reliability standing within the 2002‑2021 MAZDA6 lineage.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/37/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 45 · N/A CCA battery, OE oil filter 1WPE14302. 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 45 · N/A CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPE14302
Engine air filterPE07133A0A
Spark plugPE5R18110A
Battery0000800035WB
Front wiper bladesKA1F67330 alt KD3767330
Serpentine beltPY0115908 alt PY0115909A
ThermostatPE0115171

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.5 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3230 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 37 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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.

7.0–8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2014 i Grand Touring Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.00 sec15.60 sec184 hpFWD
2014i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.40 sec15.70 sec184 hpFWD
2014i Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.70 sec16.00 sec184 hpFWD
2014i Sport Sedan 2.5L I-47.80 sec15.90 sec184 hpFWD
2014i Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.80 sec15.90 sec184 hpFWD
2014i Sport Sedan 2.5L I-47.90 sec16.10 sec184 hpFWD
2014i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-48.20 sec16.40 sec184 hpFWD
2016i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.00 sec15.50 sec184 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80-108 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-80 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.6

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11-12 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-108 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)610 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.22 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number45

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)33.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)33.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance1.74-2.04 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression111-138 PSI. 23.4 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure57-94 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.011 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.012 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket17-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38-48 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket17-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle59-74 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020–23 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
187-81 ft. lbs., step 2: 55-6587–81 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.

29.5-12.5 ft. lbs.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
332.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
488 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
588 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134-39 ft. lbs., Step 2: 57-61, Step 3: 80-8534–39 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1nuts 1, 225–39 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
16-9 ft. lbs., Step 2: 21-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 906–9 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 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant at 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 60,000 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 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 37,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

In 2014 the Mazda6 generated 137 complaints and 4 recalls, with a total of 756 TSBs — a complaint level higher than the 22 complaints and 236 TSBs recorded in 2013 and comparable to the 60 complaints and 608 TSBs seen in 2015. Recalls remained modest and consistent with the surrounding years, while the 2014 model accounted for 14 crash‑related complaints and zero fire complaints. Across the generation, complaint volume peaked in 2009‑2010 and then generally declined, making the 2014 figure a modest resurgence relative to the immediate prior years. The primary complaint categories for 2014 were Electrical System (24 complaints), Service Brakes (11), Steering (8) and Power Train (7). Consequently, the 2014 Mazda6 does not show a significant safety‑defect surge, but buyers should verify that any reported electrical or brake issues have been properly addressed before purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
756
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
137
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 137 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System24
Service Brakes11
Steering8
Power Train7
Unknown Or Other5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Engine5
Power Train,Electrical System5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V393000Parking BrakeReported 22/06/2017

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable…

14V173000Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/RegulatorReported 03/04/2014

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 756 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
01-008-262026-05-01Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-031-262026-04-30StructureDESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle…
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-021-262026-04-04Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs and bulletin(s) listed below: The…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 MAZDA6 take?

4.8 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 MAZDA6 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the MAZDA6 get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 37 highway / 30 combined mpg.