MYRModel Year Report

2015 Mazda MAZDA6

▲ Better than typical
2015 Mazda MAZDA6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:48.925Z

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
60
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2004: 160 complaints 2005: 147 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 111 complaints 2008 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2011: 135 complaints 2011 2012: 99 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 137 complaints 2015: 60 complaints 2015 60 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 60 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints
2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2004: 160 complaints 2004 2005: 147 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2006 2007: 156 complaints 2008: 111 complaints 2008 2009: 386 complaints 2010: 225 complaints 2010 2011: 135 complaints 2012: 99 complaints 2012 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 137 complaints 2015: 60 complaints 2015 60 2016: 76 complaints 2017: 60 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints
2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 174 complaints 2003 2004: 160 complaints 2004 2005: 147 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2006 2007: 156 complaints 2007 2008: 111 complaints 2008 2009: 386 complaints 2009 2010: 225 complaints 2010 2011: 135 complaints 2011 2012: 99 complaints 2012 2013: 22 complaints 2013 2014: 137 complaints 2014 2015: 60 complaints 2015 60 2016: 76 complaints 2016 2017: 60 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 17 complaints 2021

2015: 60 complaints

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YearComplaints
200228
2003174
2004160
2005147
2006173
2007156
2008111
2009386
2010225
2011135
201299
201322
2014137
201560
201676
201760
201859
20196
20202
202117

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

25% · 15 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-02-22

Also filed under Electrical system and structure

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, 2015-09-24

Also filed under Electrical system

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-27

Power train

13% · 8 reports
CRASH

Visibility/wiper

12% · 7 reports

Electrical system

10% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY

Air bags

10% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2024-08-27

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2014-05-19Electrical system14V173000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2014-12-10Tires14V675000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2017-12-08Parking brake17V393000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Mazda MAZDA6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V173000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V675000 · Tires
  • Recall 17V393000 · Parking brake
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.