2015 Mazda Mazda6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
38/100
#11 most-complained of 17 Mazda6 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Mazda Mazda6 has 60 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 38 out of 100 — #11 highest of 17 Mazda6 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is brakes (18 complaints, 30% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 60
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 26 city / 37 hwy
Top 2015 Mazda Mazda6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes18 (30%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (12%)
- Airbags6 (10%)
- Electrical System6 (10%)
- Engine6 (10%)
- Structure & Body6 (10%)
- Fuel System4 (7%)
- Steering3 (5%)
2015 Mazda Mazda6 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V393000Jun 22, 2017Brakes227,814 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
- NHTSA 14V675000Oct 27, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires99,711 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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."
Risk: A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 14V173000Apr 3, 2014Electrical System5,700 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
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.
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 windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2015 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Mazda6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 ranks #11 of 17 among Mazda6 model years (Complaint Index 38/100, verdict: Good). It has 60 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda Mazda6?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (18 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (10 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 21,500 miles.
- Does the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Mazda Mazda6, most recently reported 2017, covering brakes, suspension, wheels & tires, and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Mazda Mazda6?
- EPA rates the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 at 30 MPG combined (26 city / 37 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.