KnownCarProblems2015 Mazda Mazda6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mazda Mazda6, most often about the brakes (28% of complaints, typically around 29,000 miles). It is 13th of 20 Mazda6 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2015 Mazda Mazda6 problems
Brakes
17 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles.
This car has had many random computer problems starting with transmission locking in low gear until you stop the car and restart. Car shuts off displaying automatic stop break got very hard and steering very hard. My daughter had an accident last week 2/2/17 due to vehicle loss of power hard breaking and steering.…
After making a left turn I depressed the brakes to stop for a red traffic signal. The brake pedal was excessively hard to operate and failed to stop the car. To avoid an accident, I had to use the parking break. At the same time the engine RPM increased dramatically. I shifted the transmission to neutral which brought…
Transmission
8 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles.
On nov 27 16 the following safety issue occurred to my auto. While driving about 20-25 MPH in slow traffic my vehicle threw itself out of gear, the engine raced, after a couple of seconds it violently went back in gear. Prior to this happening the transmission had locked up twice and the auto could not be moved. By…
This car has had many random computer problems starting with transmission locking in low gear until you stop the car and restart. Car shuts off displaying automatic stop break got very hard and steering very hard. My daughter had an accident last week 2/2/17 due to vehicle loss of power hard breaking and steering.…
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles.
Crack in windshield. Went into store, no crack. Came back out, crack. Not aware of anything hitting the windshield. Have owned many vehicles over the years, have never had a windshield crack, even when it had been chipped by rocks. Called dealership, they said call your insurance company. The crack is in the center of…
We were on a highway access road, slowing for a turn onto an overpass. A piece of gravel from a gravel truck hit the windshield. We were not following closely. We did not see the gravel. Within seconds of the gravel impact, and as we slowed and turned onto the overpass, the windshield developed an over 20 inch crack.…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
My wife moved our 2015 Mazda6. She moved the car down the driveway, pressed the brake to bring the car to a complete stop and shifted the car into park. She then proceeded to press the button to turn off the vehicle. In doing so, the engine turned off and when she released the brake the car rolled 3 feet. Frantically…
We were on a highway access road, slowing for a turn onto an overpass. A piece of gravel from a gravel truck hit the windshield. We were not following closely. We did not see the gravel. Within seconds of the gravel impact, and as we slowed and turned onto the overpass, the windshield developed an over 20 inch crack.…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 13,500 miles.
While driving home from the shore today going 70mph I heard a popping sound and within 15 second my 2015 Mazda 6 13,000 miles was out of control I barley made it crossing four lanes of traffics to get onto the shoulder. Once I exited the car I noticed the left rear tire p245/65r19 sport was the issue upon further…
The tire completely separately from the sidewalks on both sides. I heard a pop sound and within 15second I loss control of my car 2015 Mazda 6 I have pictures of the incident
Air bags
6 complaints · 10%When involved in a collision in an intersection, the airbag deployed incorrectly. It popped out of the steering wheel but failed to inflate. Not only did this not protect me from whiplash but it also burned a hole in my dress and caused 1st and 2nd degree burns on my upper inner thighs due to the malfunction. The…
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda 6. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flashed on and off and the front passenger air bag off indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for…
Electrical
6 complaints · 10%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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A police report…
I bought this car in january of 2017. Lately, I noticed the right side of dash went black, as steering info switch fails while driving. Before our summer vacation road trip, I read through the manual and tested out electronic "bells and whistles", I discovered the master control switch in console and the steering…
Engine
4 complaints · 7%Was following a car and came up to a stop light. I depressed brake pedal and felt some resistance but car would not stop. Felt like the brakes were being bled off by perhaps computer control. I switched into a right hand turn lane that was clear, car still not stopping. Shifted into neutral, and engine started to rev…
On nov 27 16 the following safety issue occurred to my auto. While driving about 20-25 MPH in slow traffic my vehicle threw itself out of gear, the engine raced, after a couple of seconds it violently went back in gear. Prior to this happening the transmission had locked up twice and the auto could not be moved. By…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Mazda Mazda6 recalls
Brakes: parking brake
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: A vehicle that is driven with under inflated tires may experience a sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Mazda Mazda6
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda Mazda6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (17 complaints, typically around 29,000 miles); transmission (8 complaints, typically around 29,500 miles); visibility and wipers (7 complaints, typically around 3,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 22, 2017 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda6?
- It is 13th of 20 Mazda6 model years by number of complaints, with 60 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.