repaired · 2019 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully.
2015 Mazda MAZDA6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-393 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 2, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 has problems
60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
8Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Visibility/wiper
6Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Structure2 crash/fire/injury
4Engine
4Suspension
4Wheels
178 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 15 | 3 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 17 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other MAZDA6 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDA6 median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Mazda MAZDA6 safety ratings
2015 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What MAZDA6 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Mazda recalled the problem with the emergency brake(recall1217F).The dealership did some cosmetic fix that did not prevent it from happening. The emergency brake when applied activated a lever when the brake is released the lever returns to it's original position.The recall was supposed to address…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE BRAKES IN MARCH OF 2018. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE INITIAL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED BY BRADSHAW MAZDA SERVICE (2512 LAURENS…
THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE AND MAZDA HAS KNOWN FOR YEARS. THE DOOR SASH MOLDING HAS CAUSED ME PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE. AT AGE 43, I HAD TO RETIRE/DISABILITY DUE TO DEFECTS MAZDA KNEW OF AND JUST INFORM CONSUMER OF IN 2018? I WAS MAKING RIGHT HAND TURN, LEGALLY. SOMEONE IN LANE NEXT TO ME DECIDED TO TURN…
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