Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 3% | 11,000 miles |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% | 5,000 miles |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% | 28,000 miles |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% | 14,000 miles |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% | 9,000 miles |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% | 58,000 miles |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% | 59,000 miles |
| 2009 | 25 | 6% | 69,000 miles |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% | 51,000 miles |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% | 88,000 miles |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% | 136,000 miles |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% | 16,000 miles |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% | 49,000 miles |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% | 2,000 miles |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I bought the Bridgestone tires in Sept 2023 from Walmart. On Nov 23, 2024, I went to Walmart auto center to have 4 Bridgestone tires rotated and balanced. The tech discovered severe bead separation in 3 of 4 tires. I had to buy 4 new tires. I have pictures of the tires with bead separation on the wheel rims and also off the rims.
I have a 2016 Mazda 6 gt with stock 19" dunlop tires. I bought the car with around 80 miles & at the time of the incident was around 6800 miles. I was traveling to work going around 72 MPH & the left rear tire blewout causing an accident on the interstate. Tires should not blowout that quickly with proper care of the vehicle. The tire tread wore too fast.
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firehawk Indy 500, Tire Size: 225/45/R19, DOT Number: EJE8CFJ3819. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the front passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact stated that after pulling over, he noticed the wheel was angled inward and had detached from the wheel hub and that there was damage on the sidewall. The dealer was not contacted. The tire was replaced with a spare while awaiting the diagnostic test and repair at independent mechanic. The tire was the original equipment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,513.
While driving home from the shore today going 70mph I heard a popping sound and within 15 second my 2015 Mazda 6 13,000 miles was out of control I barley made it crossing four lanes of traffics to get onto the shoulder. Once I exited the car I noticed the left rear tire p245/65r19 sport was the issue upon further examination I noticed the tire broke off approx 1" above where the dot numbers are located. The inside of tire to the rim also broke off completely from the rim. The tire was still completely round but was separated from the rim. Still approx 2" of the rubber was still attached to the both sides of the rim. I took numerous pictures of the tire and rim. I'm now afraid the three remaining tires May still have this type of defect. …
Buenos dias en el ano 2017 manejaba en linea recta aproximadamente 40 m/h logre ver un venado y aplique los frenos pausadamente el carro se dezplazo hacia la izquierda sin razon alguna saliendo fuera de la carretera e impactando con el orillo de la carretera causando desprendimiento del caucho derecho y mucho dano en la suspension ahora despues de 3 anos me doi cuenta por medio de la Mazda que alguna parte del sistema de frenos en algunos modelos a sido defectuosa esto a podido ocasionar la muerte de mi familia
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Mazda 6 equipped with dunlop sp sport tires, size: 225/45r19. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the rear passenger side tire deflated without warning. A spare tire replaced the tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dot number was unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 8,635.
The wheels were turning in and the steering was really hard to keep straight had to turn the steering wheel almost half around car make Loud screaming noises.tires went flat ..i have 6 grandkids lucky I wasn't going fast the car could of flipped .subframe broke in half on passenger side rusted right out.i got this car from right way dealership in Saginaw Michigan in march of 2019 they never told me or never contacted me that there was a recall for the subframe breaking.could of killed someone!!!!
While im driving the steering is shifting to the right and seems lower on right side. My tires daily need to have air in them because of the uneven weight. While I drive and let go of the gas the car pulls back like an E brake could be stuck not sure though. No accidents at all but it seems like the vehicle is getting weaker and weaker with the uneven weight going down on the tires and steering seems like it's going to crash onto the right without being able to control it.
Related recalls (1)
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, to October 10, 2014. If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected vehicle gradually drop at the same time, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not warn the driver of the drop in…
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mazda Mazda6 years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2009 (25), 2010 (10), 2014 (9), 2006 (7) and 2003 (6) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 6% of all complaints for the 2009.
Is there a recall for Mazda Mazda6 wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 14V-675 (pressure monitoring and regulating systems, Oct 27, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Mazda Mazda6 wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 54,000 miles; 56% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the pressure monitoring and regulating systems (10 mentions), followed by the valve (6).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.