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2009 Mazda Mazda6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Mazda6.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2009 Mazda6 is a passenger car that recorded 386 total owner complaints, the highest complaint count for the model between 2002 and 2021. That year also accounted for ten separate recalls, marking it as the most complaint‑heavy model year in the Mazda6 series. By comparison, the 2020 model year fell to just two complaints, underscoring a notable improvement in reliability over the vehicle’s history.

Model year2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2009

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

Tire sizeSV, Sport:P205-65R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LF0514302B alt YF0914302A
Engine air filter	L51813Z40A alt CY0113Z40A
Fuel filter	L51813ZE0 alt CA0113ZE0A
Spark plug	ZZJ118110
Battery	0000806096WB
Front wiper blades	GS3M67330B alt GS3L67330B
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	3283 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
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
2009	i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-4	8.20 sec	16.30 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	7.4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · SAE J1703
Manual Transmission Fluid	75W-90 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	6
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)	700 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	15 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	18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	176-181 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	36.2 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	36.2 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	29.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	29.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	17-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	69-74 ft-lbs / 38-48 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in / 0.0055 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.91 in / 0.314 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.909 in / 0.313 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 7,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect)
Every 22,500 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 25,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 37,500 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 45,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)

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 2009 Mazda 6 sits at the peak of the generation’s complaint arc, with 386 complaints and 10 recalls—more than double the 2008 figure and the highest in the 2002‑2011 window. Recalls climbed from 5 in 2008 to 10 in 2009 before falling to 9 in 2010, indicating a brief spike in safety‑related issues. The most frequent complaint categories that year were Structure (83), Air Bags (59), and Suspension (40), pointing to a concentration on chassis and safety components. After 2009, the trend reverses sharply, with complaints dropping to 225 in 2010 and continuing to decline into the teens by 2019. This pattern suggests that the 2009 model year was an outlier, likely due to a specific production issue that was subsequently addressed. Given the high complaint count, a 2009 Mazda 6 would be a less attractive purchase unless the vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and any recalled components repaired.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

251

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

386

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 3 a fire

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 386 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure83

Air Bags59

Suspension40

Unknown Or Other26

Suspension,Structure11

Electrical System10

Exterior Lighting10

Steering9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V631000Suspension:Front:Control ArmReported 14/09/2018

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and…

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 251 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 L51813Z40A Fuel filter L51813ZE0 Spark plug ZZJ118110

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2009 Mazda6 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.