2015 MAZDA MAZDA6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
78
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
52
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6
The 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6 has received a total of 78 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 52 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (15 complaints), Power Train (8 complaints), and Visibilitywiper (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6, potentially affecting up to 333,225 vehicles.
Recall 17V393000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 227,814 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V675000 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
| 99,711 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 14V173000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 5,700 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6
78 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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 started leaking after 90,000 miles when tank is over 3/4 full.
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.
See attached document for complaint.
Safety Rating for the 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6
The 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 52 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
06-001-23a — STEERING
Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.
SA-036-21 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory along with a system status notice on the Multi-information display OR display a system status notice with no DTC: C1001:92 - Forward sensing camera (FSC) poor field of view [Gen 6 vehicles], B14F0:92 - General temporary failure in...
01-011-20-3734 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some customers may complain about an unusual noise coming from the engine compartment for about 20 seconds after a cold engine start. This noise is a normal engine operation for improved exhaust gas emissions. The noise does not indicate a malfunction. ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS): All SKYACTIV-G engines adopt AWS...
MT-002-20 — WHEELS
New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda dealerships) in California effective September 1, 2010.
MT-002-19 — EQUIPMENT
If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. If the intake manifold is not cleaned properly, the replacement engine may fail prematurely. Metallic debris from the old engine (with catastrophic internal mechanical failure) may rest...
SA-058-19 — POWER TRAIN
WARRANTY GUIDELINES FOR RETURNED TRANSMISSION CORES. Be advised that the Mazda Remanufactured Transmission Center (MRTC) has found that up to 30% of the returned transmission cores either included the wrong transmission oil cooler, or the oil cooler was missing altogether. IMPORTANT NOTE: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL OIL COOLER...
03-001-18-3488 — SUSPENSION
Some customers may complain about a vibration that is felt through the floor, seat and/or steering wheel while driving under moderate acceleration, at speeds of approx. 25 - 30 mph (40 - 50 km/h). The vibration is more noticeable when driving on smooth, flat roads.The vibration may be caused by...
09-024-18-3470 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Some vehicles may exhibit wind noise at rear door quarter glass when driven at high speeds. This is caused by air leakage from the gap between rear sash molding, rear door glass run channel, rear door glass guide and rear door quarter glass guide. To eliminate this concern, the following...
09-005-18-3414 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Some vehicles may exhibit excessive operating noise when sliding the driver and/or passenger power seat(s) back and forth. The noise may be caused by cable vibration, which transmits power from the motor to the gears. The cable vibrates inside the cable casing due to inadequately wrapped fabric around the cable....
06-001-17-3307b — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 MAZDA MAZDA6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MAZDA6
- 2010 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 317 complaints
- 2011 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 179 complaints
- 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 128 complaints
- 2013 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 34 complaints
- 2014 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 196 complaints
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- 2016 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 107 complaints
- 2017 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 72 complaints
- 2018 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 70 complaints
- 2019 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 5 complaints
- 2020 MAZDA MAZDA6 — 3 complaints
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