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2015 Mazda Mazda6 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2015 Mazda Mazda6 sits mid-pack among Mazda6 years: 78 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 124, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across brakes (18), transmission (8), and visibility & wipers (7), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

78

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

11

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Mazda6 years?

Mazda6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted527 complaints2002: 40 complaints2003: 245 complaints2004: 196 complaints2005: 180 complaints2006: 207 complaints2007: 184 complaints2008: 121 complaints2009: 527 complaints2010: 318 complaints2011: 186 complaints2012: 128 complaints2013: 34 complaints2014: 196 complaints2015: 78 complaints2016: 111 complaints2017: 76 complaints2018: 74 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 19 complaints
Mazda6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Mazda Mazda6 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1823%
Transmission810%
Tires & Wheels79%
Electrical System79%
Visibility & Wipers79%
Airbags68%
Body & Structure68%
Suspension45%
Engine45%
Fuel System45%
Steering34%
Speed Control23%
Other11%
Seat Belts11%

Does the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V393000BrakesJune 22, 2017 · 227,814 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

14V675000Tires & WheelsOctober 27, 2014 · 99,711 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

14V173000Electrical SystemApril 3, 2014 · 5,700 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THIS CAR HAS HAD MANY RANDOM COMPUTER PROBLEMS STARTING WITH TRANSMISSION LOCKING IN LOW GEAR UNTIL YOU STOP THE CAR AND RESTART. CAR SHUTS OFF DISPLAYING AUTOMATIC STOP BREAK GOT VERY HARD AND STEERING VERY HARD. MY DAUGHTER HAD AN ACCIDENT LAST WEEK 2/2/17 DUE TO VEHICLE LOSS OF POWER HARD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 2, 2017 · crash

“THIS CAR HAS HAD MANY RANDOM COMPUTER PROBLEMS STARTING WITH TRANSMISSION LOCKING IN LOW GEAR UNTIL YOU STOP THE CAR AND RESTART. CAR SHUTS OFF DISPLAYING AUTOMATIC STOP BREAK GOT VERY HARD AND STEERING VERY HARD. MY DAUGHTER HAD AN ACCIDENT LAST WEEK 2/2/17 DUE TO VEHICLE LOSS OF POWER HARD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 2, 2017 · crash

“VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS IN JUST THREE YEARS OF USE AND OWNERSHIP. THE WINDSHIELD DESIGN SEEMS TO BE EXTREMELY FRAGILE AND INDUCES SAFETY RELATED SENSOR FUNCTION ANOMALIES. MY GRAND TOURING MODEL IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH A BOSE SPEAKER SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES POPPING FROM A FAULTY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 24, 2018

“COMING HOME FROM VACATION ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY LARGE EXPLOSION. THE RIM BLEW OUT AND THE TIRE WITH IT. THERE WAS NO ROAD HAZARD THAT WE HIT. THE HOLE IN THE RIM IS APPROX. 3-4" AND 6-8" SPLIT IN THE RIM.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 24, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 26 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE CONTACT STATED THE WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT ACTIVATE AND THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING FEATURE DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 16, 2015 · crash

2015 Mazda Mazda6 — common questions

Is the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 78 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Mazda6 year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2015 Mazda6 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (18 complaints), transmission (8 complaints), visibility & wipers (7 complaints).

Does the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Mazda Mazda6. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mazda Mazda6 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Mazda6 years to avoid are 2009, 2010, 2003, 2006, 2014, 2004, 2007, 2005, 2008. The cleanest record among Mazda6 years belongs to 2020.

How safe is the 2015 Mazda Mazda6?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.