2015 Mazda Mazda6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
78 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Mazda Mazda6, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 20/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Brakes & stability leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2015 sits among all Mazda6 years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 50 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 27,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 4,700 and 40,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Technical service bulletins
608 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2015 Mazda Mazda6. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2015 Mazda6 TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 reliable?
The 2015 Mazda Mazda6 drew 78 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 20/100, scored against the model's worst year (2009).
What are the most common 2015 Mazda Mazda6 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 are brakes & stability (18 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (8), and visibility & wipers (7).
At what mileage do 2015 Mazda Mazda6 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2015 Mazda Mazda6 problems around 27,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 4,700 and 40,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2015 Mazda Mazda6. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.