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2016 Mazda MAZDA6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 MAZDA6.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Mazda6 is a passenger car equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, delivering an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined and using 4.8 quarts of 0W-20 oil. With 76 total owner complaints and a single recall, this model year sits comfortably in the lower range of reported issues for the nameplate, especially when contrasted with the 385 complaints logged for the 2009 model year.

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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-20OEM · 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 NS · NS 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 NS · NS CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/45R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPE14302
Engine air filterPE07133A0A
Spark plugPE5R18110A
Battery0000800035WB
Front wiper bladesKA0G67330 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 height57.1 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3250 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.2 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.

7.0–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2016 i Grand Touring Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.00 sec15.50 sec184 hpFWD
2016i Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.30 sec15.80 sec184 hpFWD
2016i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.90 sec16.10 sec184 hpFWD
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

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 engine oil, SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque 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 Capacity8.2
Brake FluidSAE J1703
Clutch FluidSAE J1703
Engine CoolantCheck cap: if cap is marked FL-22, use FL-22
Engine Coolant Capacity7.6 qt
Engine CoolantCheck cap: if cap is marked FL-22, use FL-22
Engine Coolant Capacity7.3 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts35.0-43.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)560-660 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650-800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550-650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650-800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)500-600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650-800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550-650 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.00-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.38 oz

Service checks

Engine Compressionpis 111-138 / max variation 23.2 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

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 25 /; Front: 23-; Rear: 17-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 68-; Rear: 38-; Front: 68-; Rear: 63-
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.020; Rear: .310
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.060; Rear: .350
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0-110.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees, Step 3: 175.0-202.074–110 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0-53.0 inch lbs, Step 2: 71.0-97.0 inch lbs.27–53 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80.0-100.020–23 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

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 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
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)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 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.

The 2016 Mazda MAZDA6 recorded 76 complaints, 1 recall, and 0 NHTSA investigations, with 669 TSBs on file—placing it near the trough of a complaint decline that began after a 2009 peak of 385 complaints and continued through the generation. Compared to 2014 (137 complaints, 4 recalls) and 2015 (60 complaints, 3 recalls), the 2016 model year shows a modest uptick in complaints over its predecessor but represents the lowest recall count since the generation's early years. The top complaint categories were Power Train (8), Seats (7), and Service Brakes (5), while 9 crash-related complaints were logged with no fire-related complaints. The trend across this generation shows complaints, recalls, and investigations all declining significantly after 2010, with 2016 sitting solidly in a period of low enforcement activity. The 669 TSBs for 2016 indicates ongoing manufacturer attention to technical issues, though the data does not specify the nature or resolution of those bulletins. Concrete takeaway: The 2016 MAZDA6 appears to be a relatively favorable year within this generation, benefiting from mature engineering refinements reflected in minimal recall activity and zero open investigations, though buyers should verify resolution of the Power Train and Seats complaint clusters through pre-purchase inspection and service record review.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
669
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
76
Owner complaints
9 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 76 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train8
Seats7
Unknown Or Other6
Service Brakes5
Electrical System5
Engine3
Wheels3
Vehicle Speed Control3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V546000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 31/08/2017

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Mazda6 vehicles. Debris from the welding process during manufacturing of the front passenger seat frame may damage the occupant classification system… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. If the OCS harness is damaged, insulating tape will be applied to the harness. These repairs…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 669 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-026-262026-04-16EngineThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes…

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 2016 MAZDA6 take?

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

Does the 2016 MAZDA6 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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.