Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Mazda Mazda6. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Parking Brake Actuators may Corrode
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Charging System Shutdown may cause Engine Stall
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (60)
60 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 15 | 25% |
| Power train | 8 | 13.3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 11.7% |
| Air bags | 6 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 10% |
| Structure | 6 | 10% |
| Engine | 4 | 6.7% |
| Suspension | 4 | 6.7% |
| Wheels | 4 | 6.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 5% |
How 2015 compares with other Mazda6 years
Best and worst Mazda6 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 135 | 6 |
| 2012 | 99 | 6 |
| 2013 | 23 | 4 |
| 2014 | 137 | 4 |
| 2015 | 60 | 3 |
| 2016 | 77 | 1 |
| 2017 | 60 | 1 |
| 2018 | 58 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Mazda Mazda6 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2015 Mazda Mazda6 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 17V393000 (brake), 14V675000 (tire), 14V173000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Mazda Mazda6 problems?
Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (15), Power train (8), Visibility/wiper (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Mazda Mazda6 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.3% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Mazda6 compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Mazda Mazda6 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2014 the most (137). The 2015 drew 60. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.