2015 Mazda MAZDA6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDA6 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6. That ranks 13th out of 20 MAZDA6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (15 complaints, 25%), typically at around 28,911 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 60owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 15 | 25% | 28,911 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 13% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 12% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 10% | 31,456 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 10% | 3,900 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | 2,488 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 7% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 7% | 10,783 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 5% | 18,250 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | 13,502 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 5,528 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Parking brake
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Risk: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1217F.
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: 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 pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
Risk: Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud clanking sound coming from the rear end on the passenger's side. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear end of the vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle was bouncing, and the clicking sound was extremely loud. The contact stopped and…
Fuel started leaking after 90,000 miles when tank is over 3/4 full.
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after refueling, the odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking underneath the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred whenever there…
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Other Mazda MAZDA6 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 MAZDA6 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 MAZDA6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 MAZDA6 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 MAZDA6 | 58 | 2 |
| 2017 MAZDA6 | 60 | 1 |
| 2016 MAZDA6 | 77 | 1 |
| 2015 | 60 | 3 |
| 2014 MAZDA6 | 137 | 4 |
| 2013 MAZDA6 | 23 | 4 |
| 2012 MAZDA6 | 99 | 6 |
| 2011 MAZDA6 | 135 | 6 |
| 2010 MAZDA6 | 225 | 9 |
| 2009 MAZDA6 | 386 | 9 |
| 2008 MAZDA6 | 111 | 4 |
| 2007 MAZDA6 | 156 | 4 |
| 2006 MAZDA6 | 173 | 3 |
| 2005 MAZDA6 | 147 | 3 |
| 2004 MAZDA6 | 160 | 4 |
| 2003 MAZDA6 | 174 | 6 |
| 2002 MAZDA6 | 28 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6?
Owners most often report service brakes, power train, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDA6 model years, the 2015 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.