2012 Mazda MAZDA6: headlights failing or too dim

Filed May 29, 2020 · Electrical · 149,000 miles · TN

I own a 2012 mazda 6, VIN#[xxx], that I bought in 2012. For the past couple of years I've been dealing with electrical issues with this car. For a few years I was just dealing with the headlights continuously going out every 3 or 4 months. At first I was thinking the light was defective, but after some research I learned that this is a more than a common occurrence with these cars. This is the main complaint. It has been linked to the electrical system that your service department said was the issue. It also mentioned the electrical issue causing the car to suddenly shut down which is the problem I am currently having now. My car has shutdown a total of 4 times, the last time being on the interstate. This is ridiculous! This is a known problem by mazda that has not been addressed. Are you waiting for someone to die in an accident? This needs to be fixed immediately. My daughter drives this car! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 11, 2020 · Lights · KS

My low headlight beams continue to burn out, especially the driver side. They were last replaced less than 2 weeks ago and the driver side is out again. I did a google search and there were multiple complaints of this happening to other people. What's worse is that for the low beams it has to be taken to a mazda dealership to be replaced. It's a safety hazard and expensive!

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · Lights · 70,000 miles · FL

Headlight on driver side was burning out every other month needing replaced. Recently changed headlight and the bulb is fine but the adapter inside the assembly is burned and charred. Just went to change the passenger side and it has the same issue. Good bulb but the adapter to attach bulb is burned. Reading many complaints online about this being a common issue with 2012 mazda 6. Including issues of lights going out while people are driving and having to tap on the headlight to get it to turn on.

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Electrical · TX

Both headlights on vehicle is not working

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda 6. The contact stated that there was an internal electrical failure that caused the headlights to burn out. The contact replaced the headlight sockets twice on each side and noticed that the area was melting around the front head lamp assembly sockets. Russ darrow mazda of madison (5234 high crossing blvd, madison, wi 53718, (877) 369-8081) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to have a dealer repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2018 · Fuel system, Lights · 80,000 miles · NC

Can smell strong gas fumes, after filling gas tank. Also, gas tank leaking, after putting gas in tank, at half fill or full tank, get gas smells and leaking. While stationary and moving, can smell gas fumes. Headlights do not provide adequate visibility at night and during rainy weather. Headlights adequate only in high beam mode.

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · Lights · 73,000 miles · WI

My low beam headlights keep burning out. I have lost count of how many times I have changed one out. Not only is this dangerous, it can get expensive. Then two weeks ago, a rear brake light blew. This is insane. I have complained to the dealership, but to no avail.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Brakes, Lights · TX

I have replaced the low beam bulbs 2 times since I got the car 2/2014. It's crazy cause once got out .then you can hit it and it won't come back on only for like a week or so then the other side goes out now I'm driving around town with no headlights only got high beams sounds like the steering wheel is about to fall off or the power steering pump is about to go out replace the brakes 2 times already since I've had the car just terrible

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Lights · 25,000 miles · OH

While driving at night on multiple occasions one or both headlights would just go out presenting a very dangerous safety issue. This has resulted in multiple headlight replacements, 7 times in 5 years. This problem has occurred on city, highway, and country roads. Present mechanical shop has no idea why since all electrical systems seem to be working properly. I have the receipts for the headlight replacements if you should need them. I had the headlights replaced in october of 2016 due to going out on a country road without streetlights forcing me to drive with the high beams on and then I had to replace them again in february 19th of 2017 for going out again now after only 1000 miles since february I had to replace the left headlight for going out today march 21st, 2017. Like I listed earlier this is the 7th time in 5 years.

Filed Feb 11, 2017 · Lights · 35,000 miles · WI

Headlight bulbs go out often, have to bang on the light to get it to go back on, I can change bulbs and it will go a couple of months before it starts to go out again. Have to take the bumper off to change the light bulb so it is a hassle. After checking the internet I see there are a whole lot of mazda owners with the same problem

Filed Jun 19, 2016 · Lights · OH

Seems there is a problem with the headlights.. I have replaced the bulbs 3 times they are burning out repeatedly...I drive with my high beams more often than the low beams... I have been pulled over 4 times for one of the low beams being out...this is a bit unfair..... I haven't ever in my life put so many bulbs into one car!! Apparently a lot of people are having this same issue why isn't something being done?? Obviously it's not something we caused.

Filed Jun 3, 2016 · Lights · TN

I have replaced my headlights several times over the course of a few months.I am no car expert but I know this is not normal nor safe.in addition they now shine very dime.after reading the complaints I see it's not just me but I am still taking it in.tonight alone one of them just went out on one of the darkest roads in my neighborhood. I can't count how many times I've driven with high beams because my light (s) went out.