2015 Mazda Mazda6 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2015 Mazda6, 30% of that year's 60 total complaints, including 3 crashes and 1 injury. A related recall, campaign 17V393000, covers water intrusion into the parking brake caliper.
- Brakes complaints
- 18
- 30% of 60
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 27,956 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal suddenly becomes very hard to press and fails to stop the car, sometimes accompanied by an unexpected engine RPM increase.
- Owners report the parking brake actuator shaft rusting after water enters the rear brake caliper, causing the brakes to drag or lose holding force.
- Several owners under recall 17V393000 report long waits for replacement parts, with the repair delayed past a reasonable amount of time.
- One owner reports a dealer stripped a locking lug nut while attempting to remove a wheel to perform the recall repair.
- A separate complaint describes a rear-end collision where the automatic braking feature reportedly did not engage.
When 2015 Mazda Mazda6 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 3, 2015, latest Sep 27, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Mazda Mazda6
- 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.
Brakes complaints by Mazda6 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 Mazda6 have?
- NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2015 Mazda6, which is 30% of the 60 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Mazda6?
- Yes. Campaign 17V393000, reported June 22, 2017, covers water entering the parking brake caliper and causing the actuator shaft to corrode.
- Did the brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury associated with brake complaints on the 2015 Mazda6.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 Mazda6 is 27,955.5 miles.
- Is the do-not-drive or park-outside warning attached to this recall?
- No. Recall 17V393000 does not carry a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.