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2010 Mazda Mazda6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Mazda6.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2010 Mazda 6 is a midsize passenger car that sits on Mazda’s contemporary platform for the model’s second generation, sharing the line’s front‑engine layout. Within its first decade the vehicle accumulated 225 owner complaints, most frequently concerning the air‑bag system, and was subject to nine recalls, figures that sit modestly above the brand’s overall average but well below the peak of 386 complaints recorded in 2009. Compared with the broader 2002‑2021 reliability record—where the lowest complaint count of just two emerged in 2020—the 2010 model represents a middle point in the series, indicating a generally acceptable reliability profile that improves as the generation matures.

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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 filterLF0514302B alt YF0914302A
Engine air filterCY0113Z40A alt L51813Z40A
Fuel filterL51813ZE0 alt CA0113ZE0A
Spark plugZZJ118110
Battery0000806096WB
Front wiper bladesGS3M67330B alt GS3L67330B
Serpentine beltCY0115907B alt L51815909A
ThermostatZZJ115171B alt LF0315165A
Cabin air filterGS3L61148

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.5 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight3276 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
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V66.10 sec14.70 sec272 hpFWD
2009s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V66.10 sec14.60 sec272 hpFWD
2009s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V66.20 sec14.70 sec272 hpFWD
2009s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V66.30 sec14.80 sec272 hpFWD
2009i Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec170 hpFWD
2009i Touring Sedan 2.5L I-48.00 sec16.10 sec170 hpFWD
2009i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-48.10 sec16.40 sec170 hpFWD
2009i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-48.20 sec16.30 sec170 hpFWD

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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.6
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-80 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity6.1
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11-12 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts54-64 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-47 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17-20 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub175-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
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 Resistance5.0-6.0 ohms
Ignition Timing15 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.22 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number96R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca
Standard BCI Group Number96R

Service checks

Pressure Test18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-181 °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 Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket17-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38-48 ft-lbs / 69-74 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0055 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.314 in / 0.91 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.313 in / 0.909 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG

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
171-76 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-9371–76 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 35-39 ft. lbs., 85-95103 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
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 100,000 mi; coolant every 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 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 22,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 25,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 75,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

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 2010 Mazda6 sits on the descending slope of a complaint and recall spike that peaked with the redesigned 2009 model, which recorded 386 complaints and 10 recalls. While 2010’s 225 complaints and 9 recalls represent a notable improvement over 2009, they remain elevated compared to the subsequent years—2011 dropped to 134 complaints and 6 recalls, and 2012 fell further to 99 complaints. The top complaint areas for 2010 are air bags (43) and structure (31), but the federal data does not specify root causes. This pattern suggests that early second-generation teething issues were being resolved, yet the 2010 model still carries a higher complaint burden than later years in the same generation. For a used purchase, the 2010 Mazda6 is a reasonable choice if you’re aware it hasn’t fully shaken off the initial quality troubles, but a 2011 or 2012 would likely offer a more trouble-free experience.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
247
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
225
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 225 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags43
Structure31
Suspension16
Exterior Lighting16
Unknown Or Other14
Steering,Suspension9
Suspension,Structure7
Steering,Structure6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 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…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 247 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…
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-061-252025-12-17Electrical SystemIf you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start…
07-004-25a2025-12-10Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
SA-039/252025-08-21StructureSome 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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