2015 Mazda MX-5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 14, 2022 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other MX-5 years
Not enough data 18th of 21 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Mazda MX-5. That ranks 18th out of 21 MX-5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Mazda MX-5 RF in Stuttgart. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Mazda MX-5 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System1100%———
Service Brakes1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2015 Mazda MX-5 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 Mazda MX-5.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

There were two separate incidents on the same day, Sunday, December 4, 2022. I rounded a corner on a city street (Goodfish Farm Road), which is parallel to the Wal-Mart shopping center in Albeny, Oregon. USA. When I applied the brake the car “floored it.” I pushed the brake pedal hard with my…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 14, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11497504

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda MX-5?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Mazda MX-5?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2015 Mazda MX-5 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MX-5 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.