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2017 Mazda MAZDA6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 MAZDA6.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 is a passenger car featuring an S6 automatic transmission and a powertrain requiring 4.8 quarts of 0W-20 API engine oil. This model delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 26 city, 35 highway, and 29 combined mpg. With 59 owner complaints—primarily in the "Unknown Or Other" category—and a single recall, this year sits well below the model's historical peak of 385 complaints recorded in 2009.

Model year2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

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 economy26/35/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI EX. i-ELOOP: 35 · EX. i-ELOOP: 520 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 EX. i-ELOOP: 35 · EX. i-ELOOP: 520 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225/55R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	1WPE14302
Engine air filter	PE07133A0A
Spark plug	PE5R18110A
Battery	0000800035WB
Front wiper blades	KD3767330 alt KA0G67330
Serpentine belt	PY0115908 alt PY0115909A
Thermostat	PE0115171

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	192.5 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	57.1 in
Wheelbase	111.4 in
Curb weight	3250 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	26 / 35 / 29 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	100 cu ft
Cargo volume	15 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular 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.

6.1–8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2021 Carbon Edition Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-4	7.00 sec	15.50 sec	184 hp	FWD
2016	i Touring Sedan 2.5L I-4	7.30 sec	15.80 sec	184 hp	FWD
2016	i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-4	7.90 sec	16.10 sec	184 hp	FWD
2018	Signature Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	250 hp	FWD
2018	Signature Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	15.00 sec	250 hp	FWD
2018	Signature Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-4	7.20 sec	15.40 sec	250 hp	FWD
2014	i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-4	7.00 sec	15.60 sec	184 hp	FWD
2014	i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-4	7.40 sec	15.70 sec	184 hp	FWD

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 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80-108 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 Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.2
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	FL22 type engine coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity	7.3-7.6
Engine Oil	0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.8 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 80.0-85.0 ft-lbs, MT: 113.0-118.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	15.0-19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

80-108 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	NGK, DENSO
Spark Plug Torque	12.0-14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Standard BCI Group Number	EX. i-ELOOP: 35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	EX. i-ELOOP: 520 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	i-ELOOP: N/A
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	i-ELOOP: 520 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	58.8 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	70.3 psi
Engine Oil Pressure	57-94 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	0.009-0.011 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.011-0.012 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front or rear: 23-28
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 68-; Rear: 63-
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.020; Rear: 0.310
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.060; Rear: 0.350
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	0.0006
Maximum Rotor Runout	Front: 0.002; Rear: 0.004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

110.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees, Step 3: 175.0-202.0

110 ft. lbs

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	27.0-53.0 inch lbs.	27–53 in
2	13.0-16.0

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	20.0-23.0 ft. lbs.	20–23 ft. lbs
2	80.0-100.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	67.0 ft. lbs.	67 ft. lbs
2	81 ft. lbs.	81 ft. lbs
3	+ 55 degrees	55 degrees
4	65

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.

1	9.5-12.5 ft. lbs.	9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
2	32.0-34.0 ft. lbs.	32–34 ft. lbs
3	85 degrees-95 degrees	85 degrees
4	85 degrees-95 degrees	85 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Cap bolts

1	20.0-30.0 ft. lbs.	20–30 ft. lbs
2	Back off 360.0 degrees	360 degrees
3	23.0-25.0 ft. lbs.	23–25 ft. lbs
4	58.0-62.0 degrees; Side bolts	58–62 degrees
1	15.0-18.0

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 5,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 25,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 37,500 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (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 2017 Mazda MAZDA6 sits near the low point of a complaint trend that began after a 2009 peak of 385 complaints; complaints steadily declined from 225 in 2010 down to just 22 in 2013, with a minor spike to 137 in 2014 before resuming their downward arc through 2017 (59 complaints) and 2018 (54 complaints). Compared to its immediate neighbors, the 2017 model shows improvement over 2016 (76 complaints) and nearly matches 2018 (54 complaints), while maintaining only 1 recall—tied for the lowest recall count in the dataset alongside 2016 and 2019. The top complaint areas are "Unknown/Other" (17) and "Electrical System" (14), with just 1 crash complaint and zero fire complaints, suggesting no systemic safety defects. The 515 TSBs indicate ongoing manufacturer attention to various issues, though this is typical for a vehicle in this age range. The data suggests 2017 represents a relatively stable, low-complaint year within this generation—comparable to and slightly improved upon the years immediately before and after—making it a reasonable candidate for used purchase, though buyers should verify the specific electrical system concerns during pre-purchase inspection.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

515

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 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

’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 59 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other17

Electrical System14

Power Train3

Engine3

Structure,Unknown Or Other2

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2

Back Over Prevention2

Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V753000Exterior Lighting:Turn SignalReported 18/10/2016

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured August 12, 2016, to September 28, 2016 and equipped with optional accessory fog lights. Due to an incorrect… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the combination switch, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 515 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…
01-008-26	2026-05-01	Power Train	This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-031-26	2026-04-30	Structure	DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle…
SA-029-26	2026-04-21	Power Train	This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-026-26	2026-04-16	Engine	This 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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group EX battery Vehicles taking 4.8 qt Engine oil filter 1WPE14302 Engine air filter PE07133A0A Spark plug PE5R18110A Battery 0000800035WB

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 MAZDA6 take?

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

Does the 2017 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 / 35 highway / 29 combined mpg.