Does the 2002 Mazda Mazda6 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2002 Mazda Mazda6 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mazda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Mazda Mazda6?

28 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2002 Mazda Mazda6 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 Mazda Mazda6. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mazda been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2002 Mazda Mazda6 recalls, newest first

June 5, 2003NHTSA 03V20700045,600 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Indicator light

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." during production, the float in the fluid level sensor in the brake reservoir can be forced off of the guide rail during the filling of the master cylinder.
Consequence: Should this occur, it is possible that the float will not return to the guide rail and the brake fluid level warning indicator may not function.
Remedy: Mazda has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. Owner notification began July 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2002 Mazda Mazda6 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train › Automatic transmission9
Engine and engine cooling › Engine3
Unknown or other3
Air bags2
Engine and engine cooling2

Other Mazda Mazda6 years

Other 2002 Mazda models

Most recalled 2002 vehicles

2002 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (16 recalls)
2002 Honda Accord (16 recalls)
2002 Honda CR-V (16 recalls)
2002 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

All of 2002’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2002 Mazda Mazda6 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 Mazda Mazda6 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mazda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Mazda Mazda6?: 28 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.