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2015 Mazda MAZDA6 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 60 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Mazda MAZDA6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6, describing incidents dated June 9, 2014 to January 14, 2025.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 15 complaints
Power Train 8 complaints
Visibility/Wiper 7 complaints
Air Bags 6 complaints
Electrical System 6 complaints
Structure 6 complaints

Of the 60 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 60 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11658432 · Filed May 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud clanking sound coming from the rear end on the passenger's side. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear end of the vehicle was…
ODI #11656508 · Filed April 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle was bouncing, and the clicking sound was extremely loud. The contact stopped and parked…
ODI #11641324 · Filed February 7, 2025
Fuel started leaking after 90,000 miles when tank is over 3/4 full.

Read all 60 complaints

Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode

NHTSA #17V393000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported June 22, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected: 227,814 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.93% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mazda campaign 1217F · Owners notified December 8, 2017 · Vehicles built October 25, 2012 – December 1, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138

NHTSA #14V675000 · Tires — Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported October 27, 2014 · Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected: 99,711 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mazda campaign 8014J · Owners notified December 10, 2014 · Vehicles built October 25, 2012 – October 10, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Charging System Shutdown may cause Engine Stall

NHTSA #14V173000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice

Reported April 3, 2014 · Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected: 5,700 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mazda campaign 7314D · Owners notified May 19, 2014 · Vehicles built May 20, 2013 – December 4, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2015 Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

10% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Lane Departure Warning (Optional)

60 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6.

Structure

ODI #11658432

Incident: January 1, 2025 · Filed: May 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud clanking sound coming from the rear end on the passenger's side. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear end of the vehicle was severely corroded. The contact reached out to a mobile independent mechanic, and it was determined that the underbody of the vehicle was severely damaged and could not be repaired or replaced. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Suspension

ODI #11656508

Incident: January 14, 2025 · Filed: April 24, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle was bouncing, and the clicking sound was extremely loud. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle. The contact was fearful of driving the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that an independent mobile mechanic visited the residence and inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed with severe corrosion of the suspension. The contact was informed that the corrosion was irreparable. In addition, the contact was informed that the rear passenger’s side suspension was fractured due to severe corrosion. The dealer that sold the vehicle was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked since the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11641324

Incident: January 1, 2024 · Filed: February 7, 2025

Fuel started leaking after 90,000 miles when tank is over 3/4 full.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11630400

Incident: September 12, 2024 · Filed: December 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that after refueling, the odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking underneath the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred whenever there was more than 3/4 tank full of fuel in the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Service Brakes

ODI #11616869

Incident: September 3, 2024 · Filed: September 27, 2024

See attached document for complaint.

Air Bags

ODI #11611049

Crash

Incident: August 24, 2024 · Filed: August 27, 2024

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. If not fixed, airbags will not deploy in case of accident and that puts me and my family in danger. Dealer won't service the vehicle because it has more than 100,000 miles (122,000 miles to be exact on my car). Other mechanics won't touch the airbag system. What am I supposed to do as the car is not safe to be driven and dealer refusing to help.

Service Brakes

ODI #11549811

Incident: September 1, 2023 · Filed: October 13, 2023

Emergency brake Calipers not working. Same problem as previous years recall. Calipers stuck.

Seat Belts

ODI #11525640

Incident: April 6, 2023 · Filed: June 6, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while adjusting the front driver’s seat, the seat failed to move forward or backward. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included any recalls. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Tires

ODI #11504511

Incident: January 30, 2023 · Filed: January 30, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firehawk Indy 500, Tire Size: 225/45/R19, DOT Number: EJE8CFJ3819. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout. The contact stated that after pulling over, he noticed the wheel was angled inward and had detached from the wheel hub and that there was damage on the sidewall. The dealer was not contacted. The tire was replaced with a spare while awaiting the diagnostic test and repair at independent mechanic. The tire was the original equipment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,513.

Suspension; Power Train; Electrical System

ODI #11494081

Incident: August 28, 2022 · Filed: November 18, 2022

My RPM'S reaved up real high while driving 60mph and all the sudden the car down shifted and I had to put car in neutral in order maintain control. The traction control light and heck engine lights came on same time, lost power to the car the navigation and radio and dash lights, had no power to drive train, had vechile dinogstic check done at O'Reilly auto and they told me it was a PCM power control module. And I called the mazda dealer in Fostoria ohio the macanhic told me the PCM power control module had been reprogram and I never received no notice on any recalls or the person I bought my car never either. My car is 7 years old and if it war reprogram it should not go bad that soon. Unless there is a problem with there components there using. But my car will cause a accident if I continue to drive it. I like my mazda6 2015 but I'm afraid after having the car doing what it did to me on the highway. I had no warning lights come on until the day I was driving down the highway when this problem occurred.

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