MYRModel Year Report

2015 Mazda MAZDA6

▲ Better than typical
2015 Mazda MAZDA6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:16:36.664Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MAZDA6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 147 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 111 complaints 2008 2009: 385 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2011: 134 complaints 2011 2012: 99 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 137 complaints 2014 2015: 60 complaints 2015 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 59 complaints 2017 2018: 54 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021
2015: 60 complaints
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YearComplaints
200228
2003174
2004159
2005147
2006173
2007156
2008111
2009385
2010225
2011134
201299
201322
2014137
201560
201676
201759
201854
20196
20202
202117

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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?

NHTSA ODI report, 20180222

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150924

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240927

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VISIBILITY/WIPER 12%

12% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 7 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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?

NHTSA ODI report, 20180222

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150924

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Hi, car was involved in a small fender bender. Airbags were NOT deployed. However, an error code 19 (B0001) came on the dash related to driver side sensor.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240827

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140519 — electrical system

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...

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.

Campaign 14V173000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141210 — tires

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, to October 10, 2014.

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.

Campaign 14V675000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171208 — parking brake

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.

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.

Campaign 17V393000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V173000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V675000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V393000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2018 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2009 ◆ 2010 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.