Owners have filed 78 complaints
about the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 with NHTSA between 2014 and 2025.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 9 of 18 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 24
Against the median year of the Mazda MAZDA6. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 99
19.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
75% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
59.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
1528.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
713.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1834.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
35.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
23.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
35.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 2014peak 4May 2025
Recalls on the 2015 Mazda MAZDA6
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
17V393000
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.
14V675000
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.
14V173000
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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201731279,633 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles equipped with hand-operated parking brakes, the rear brake caliper protective boot on the parking brake system may not perform as intended, causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode. Over time, the actuator shaft may become stuck in the brake caliper body which could lead to decreased parking brake holding force or cause the parking brake to drag while driving. Decreased parking brake holding force could cause the vehicle to roll away if parked on a slope which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the rear caliper assemblies as necessary.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Mission, TXCrash
AIR BAGS
Hi, car was involved in a small fender bender. Airbags were NOT deployed. However, an error code 19 (B0001) came on the dash related to driver side sensor. If not fixed, airbags will not deploy in case of accident and that puts me and my family in danger. Dealer won't service the vehicle because it has more than 100,000 miles (122,000 miles to be exact on my car). Other mechanics won't touch the airbag system. What am I supposed to do as the car is not safe to be driven and dealer refusing to help.
NHTSA complaint #11611049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,911 milesSunrise, FLCrash1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE AND MAZDA HAS KNOWN FOR YEARS. THE DOOR SASH MOLDING HAS CAUSED ME PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE. AT AGE 43, I HAD TO RETIRE/DISABILITY DUE TO DEFECTS MAZDA KNEW OF AND JUST INFORM CONSUMER OF IN 2018? I WAS MAKING RIGHT HAND TURN, LEGALLY. SOMEONE IN LANE NEXT TO ME DECIDED TO TURN AND HIT SIDE OF CAR. I AS NOT INJURE ON IMPACT. IT WAS THE THREE WEEK HAD TO DRIVE DAMAGE CAR WHILE WAIT FOR LADY'S INSURANCE TO PAY. THE METAL PIECE THAT IN SSPA5 STATUS STUCK OUT AND HIT HEAD ON IT MULTIPLE TIMES. MY NEUROLOGIST WAS DUMFOUNDED AND COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHERE MY VARIOUS HORRIBLE SYMPTOMS CAME FROM. THE ACCIDENT OCCUR MARCH 2017,MAZDA HAS KNOWN FOR YEARS, CHECK MAZDA FORUM. HAD THIS FIX 3 TIMES AND IS FALLING APART ON PASSENGER SIDE AGAIN. AS FAR AS ELECTRICAL, I WILL BE AT RED LIGHT OR STOPPED AND CAR TURN OFF FOR NO REASON, THE BLUETOOTH WHICH NEED FOR DIRECTIONS GOES IN AND OUT. IT IS SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME DUE TO CONFUSION SYMPTOM OF BRAIN DAMAGE. I JUST RECEIVED IN FEBUARY 2018 SAFETY RECALL 1217F ON BRAKE ISSUE. IT STATE MAZDA CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY, BUT AGAIN KNEW OF ISSUE AND HAT SENT RECALL. THE CAR HAS MANY SERIOUS MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT HAVE CAUSED MY LIFE TO BE RUIN, AND AS I RESEARCH, BODILY HARM TO OTHER PEOPLE. MAZDA, EVEN WHEN SHOWN MEDICAL RECORD AND NOTE FROM NEUROLOGIST WILL NOT RELEASE ME FROM MY LEASE UNLESS I GET ANOTHER MAZDA, WHICH I WILL NEVER DO. I AM ON RESTRICTED DRIVING AND NEED TO FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR I DRIVE. I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT. CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT SAFETY RECALL WILL COME NEXT MONTH. IF MAZDA CARED ABOUT HUMANS, THESE RECALLS WOULD HAVE BEEN SENT MINUTE ISSUE WAS ACKNOWLEDGED. THE VERY LEAST MAZDA CAN DO IS RELEASE ME FROM LEASE, BUT THEY WONT. PLEASE GET ME OUT OF THIS DEADLY MACHINE SO I AM NOT AFRAID OF CAR. THANK YOU. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO ADD DOCUMENTS,ANOTHER SYMPTOM OF BRAIN DAMAGE, MEMORY LOSS,
NHTSA complaint #11074231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,911 milesSunrise, FLCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE AND MAZDA HAS KNOWN FOR YEARS. THE DOOR SASH MOLDING HAS CAUSED ME PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE. AT AGE 43, I HAD TO RETIRE/DISABILITY DUE TO DEFECTS MAZDA KNEW OF AND JUST INFORM CONSUMER OF IN 2018? I WAS MAKING RIGHT HAND TURN, LEGALLY. SOMEONE IN LANE NEXT TO ME DECIDED TO TURN AND HIT SIDE OF CAR. I AS NOT INJURE ON IMPACT. IT WAS THE THREE WEEK HAD TO DRIVE DAMAGE CAR WHILE WAIT FOR LADY'S INSURANCE TO PAY. THE METAL PIECE THAT IN SSPA5 STATUS STUCK OUT AND HIT HEAD ON IT MULTIPLE TIMES. MY NEUROLOGIST WAS DUMFOUNDED AND COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHERE MY VARIOUS HORRIBLE SYMPTOMS CAME FROM. THE ACCIDENT OCCUR MARCH 2017,MAZDA HAS KNOWN FOR YEARS, CHECK MAZDA FORUM. HAD THIS FIX 3 TIMES AND IS FALLING APART ON PASSENGER SIDE AGAIN. AS FAR AS ELECTRICAL, I WILL BE AT RED LIGHT OR STOPPED AND CAR TURN OFF FOR NO REASON, THE BLUETOOTH WHICH NEED FOR DIRECTIONS GOES IN AND OUT. IT IS SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME DUE TO CONFUSION SYMPTOM OF BRAIN DAMAGE. I JUST RECEIVED IN FEBUARY 2018 SAFETY RECALL 1217F ON BRAKE ISSUE. IT STATE MAZDA CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY, BUT AGAIN KNEW OF ISSUE AND HAT SENT RECALL. THE CAR HAS MANY SERIOUS MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT HAVE CAUSED MY LIFE TO BE RUIN, AND AS I RESEARCH, BODILY HARM TO OTHER PEOPLE. MAZDA, EVEN WHEN SHOWN MEDICAL RECORD AND NOTE FROM NEUROLOGIST WILL NOT RELEASE ME FROM MY LEASE UNLESS I GET ANOTHER MAZDA, WHICH I WILL NEVER DO. I AM ON RESTRICTED DRIVING AND NEED TO FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR I DRIVE. I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT. CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT SAFETY RECALL WILL COME NEXT MONTH. IF MAZDA CARED ABOUT HUMANS, THESE RECALLS WOULD HAVE BEEN SENT MINUTE ISSUE WAS ACKNOWLEDGED. THE VERY LEAST MAZDA CAN DO IS RELEASE ME FROM LEASE, BUT THEY WONT. PLEASE GET ME OUT OF THIS DEADLY MACHINE SO I AM NOT AFRAID OF CAR. THANK YOU. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO ADD DOCUMENTS,ANOTHER SYMPTOM OF BRAIN DAMAGE, MEMORY LOSS,
NHTSA complaint #11074231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,911 milesSunrise, FLCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE AND MAZDA HAS KNOWN FOR YEARS. THE DOOR SASH MOLDING HAS CAUSED ME PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE. AT AGE 43, I HAD TO RETIRE/DISABILITY DUE TO DEFECTS MAZDA KNEW OF AND JUST INFORM CONSUMER OF IN 2018? I WAS MAKING RIGHT HAND TURN, LEGALLY. SOMEONE IN LANE NEXT TO ME DECIDED TO TURN AND HIT SIDE OF CAR. I AS NOT INJURE ON IMPACT. IT WAS THE THREE WEEK HAD TO DRIVE DAMAGE CAR WHILE WAIT FOR LADY'S INSURANCE TO PAY. THE METAL PIECE THAT IN SSPA5 STATUS STUCK OUT AND HIT HEAD ON IT MULTIPLE TIMES. MY NEUROLOGIST WAS DUMFOUNDED AND COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHERE MY VARIOUS HORRIBLE SYMPTOMS CAME FROM. THE ACCIDENT OCCUR MARCH 2017,MAZDA HAS KNOWN FOR YEARS, CHECK MAZDA FORUM. HAD THIS FIX 3 TIMES AND IS FALLING APART ON PASSENGER SIDE AGAIN. AS FAR AS ELECTRICAL, I WILL BE AT RED LIGHT OR STOPPED AND CAR TURN OFF FOR NO REASON, THE BLUETOOTH WHICH NEED FOR DIRECTIONS GOES IN AND OUT. IT IS SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME DUE TO CONFUSION SYMPTOM OF BRAIN DAMAGE. I JUST RECEIVED IN FEBUARY 2018 SAFETY RECALL 1217F ON BRAKE ISSUE. IT STATE MAZDA CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY, BUT AGAIN KNEW OF ISSUE AND HAT SENT RECALL. THE CAR HAS MANY SERIOUS MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT HAVE CAUSED MY LIFE TO BE RUIN, AND AS I RESEARCH, BODILY HARM TO OTHER PEOPLE. MAZDA, EVEN WHEN SHOWN MEDICAL RECORD AND NOTE FROM NEUROLOGIST WILL NOT RELEASE ME FROM MY LEASE UNLESS I GET ANOTHER MAZDA, WHICH I WILL NEVER DO. I AM ON RESTRICTED DRIVING AND NEED TO FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR I DRIVE. I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT. CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT SAFETY RECALL WILL COME NEXT MONTH. IF MAZDA CARED ABOUT HUMANS, THESE RECALLS WOULD HAVE BEEN SENT MINUTE ISSUE WAS ACKNOWLEDGED. THE VERY LEAST MAZDA CAN DO IS RELEASE ME FROM LEASE, BUT THEY WONT. PLEASE GET ME OUT OF THIS DEADLY MACHINE SO I AM NOT AFRAID OF CAR. THANK YOU. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO ADD DOCUMENTS,ANOTHER SYMPTOM OF BRAIN DAMAGE, MEMORY LOSS,
NHTSA complaint #11074231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesEldersburg, MDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
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 AIRBAG HOWEVER WAS FULLY INFLATED 48 HOURS LATER WHEN SITTING IN A TOWING YARD.
NHTSA complaint #10991087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,000 milesBranchburg, NJCrash
POWER TRAIN
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. CALLED MAZDA WITH NO RESPONSE.
NHTSA complaint #10955354 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 111,000 milesRaleigh, NC
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11658432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesRaleigh, NC
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #11656508 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manitowoc, WI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel started leaking after 90,000 miles when tank is over 3/4 full.
NHTSA complaint #11641324 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesLiverpoole, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #11630400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pahoa, HI
SERVICE BRAKES
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint #11616869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mission, TXCrash
AIR BAGS
Hi, car was involved in a small fender bender. Airbags were NOT deployed. However, an error code 19 (B0001) came on the dash related to driver side sensor. If not fixed, airbags will not deploy in case of accident and that puts me and my family in danger. Dealer won't service the vehicle because it has more than 100,000 miles (122,000 miles to be exact on my car). Other mechanics won't touch the airbag system. What am I supposed to do as the car is not safe to be driven and dealer refusing to help.
NHTSA complaint #11611049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kodak, TN
SERVICE BRAKES
Emergency brake Calipers not working. Same problem as previous years recall. Calipers stuck.
NHTSA complaint #11549811 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesBlue Mound, IL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated while adjusting the front driver’s seat, the seat failed to move forward or backward. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included any recalls. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000.
NHTSA complaint #11525640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,513 milesGreenacres, FL
TIRES
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda6 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firehawk Indy 500, Tire Size: 225/45/R19, DOT Number: EJE8CFJ3819. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout. The contact stated that after pulling over, he noticed the wheel was angled inward and had detached from the wheel hub and that there was damage on the sidewall. The dealer was not contacted. The tire was replaced with a spare while awaiting the diagnostic test and repair at independent mechanic. The tire was the original equipment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,513.
NHTSA complaint #11504511 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bucyrus, OH
POWER TRAIN
My RPM'S reaved up real high while driving 60mph and all the sudden the car down shifted and I had to put car in neutral in order maintain control. The traction control light and heck engine lights came on same time, lost power to the car the navigation and radio and dash lights, had no power to drive train, had vechile dinogstic check done at O'Reilly auto and they told me it was a PCM power control module. And I called the mazda dealer in Fostoria ohio the macanhic told me the PCM power control module had been reprogram and I never received no notice on any recalls or the person I bought my car never either. My car is 7 years old and if it war reprogram it should not go bad that soon. Unless there is a problem with there components there using. But my car will cause a accident if I continue to drive it. I like my mazda6 2015 but I'm afraid after having the car doing what it did to me on the highway. I had no warning lights come on until the day I was driving down the highway when this problem occurred.
NHTSA complaint #11494081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bucyrus, OH
SUSPENSION
My RPM'S reaved up real high while driving 60mph and all the sudden the car down shifted and I had to put car in neutral in order maintain control. The traction control light and heck engine lights came on same time, lost power to the car the navigation and radio and dash lights, had no power to drive train, had vechile dinogstic check done at O'Reilly auto and they told me it was a PCM power control module. And I called the mazda dealer in Fostoria ohio the macanhic told me the PCM power control module had been reprogram and I never received no notice on any recalls or the person I bought my car never either. My car is 7 years old and if it war reprogram it should not go bad that soon. Unless there is a problem with there components there using. But my car will cause a accident if I continue to drive it. I like my mazda6 2015 but I'm afraid after having the car doing what it did to me on the highway. I had no warning lights come on until the day I was driving down the highway when this problem occurred.
NHTSA complaint #11494081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bucyrus, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My RPM'S reaved up real high while driving 60mph and all the sudden the car down shifted and I had to put car in neutral in order maintain control. The traction control light and heck engine lights came on same time, lost power to the car the navigation and radio and dash lights, had no power to drive train, had vechile dinogstic check done at O'Reilly auto and they told me it was a PCM power control module. And I called the mazda dealer in Fostoria ohio the macanhic told me the PCM power control module had been reprogram and I never received no notice on any recalls or the person I bought my car never either. My car is 7 years old and if it war reprogram it should not go bad that soon. Unless there is a problem with there components there using. But my car will cause a accident if I continue to drive it. I like my mazda6 2015 but I'm afraid after having the car doing what it did to me on the highway. I had no warning lights come on until the day I was driving down the highway when this problem occurred.
NHTSA complaint #11494081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
OLD Saybrook, CT
POWER TRAIN
Premature sub-frame corrosion front and rear due to road salt and poor part finishing affecting most underbody components. All exposed stamped structural sub-frame components rusting at weld locations. Critical parts with severe rust and imminent failure: Lower Rear Control Arms (Left & Right), Rear Stabilizer Links (Left & Right). Potentially hazardous corrosion on Front Lower Control Arms. Rear Cross-member rusting at all weld locations. Cat. Sensor Protector Shield has disintegrated. Available for inspection upon request. Failure has not happened yet, but when it does vehicle control will be compromised. Dealer identified problems 12/18/21 and recommended/quoted repair. Vehicle inspected by dealer only. No indicator warnings exist for structural corrosion.
NHTSA complaint #11457882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
OLD Saybrook, CT
SUSPENSION
Premature sub-frame corrosion front and rear due to road salt and poor part finishing affecting most underbody components. All exposed stamped structural sub-frame components rusting at weld locations. Critical parts with severe rust and imminent failure: Lower Rear Control Arms (Left & Right), Rear Stabilizer Links (Left & Right). Potentially hazardous corrosion on Front Lower Control Arms. Rear Cross-member rusting at all weld locations. Cat. Sensor Protector Shield has disintegrated. Available for inspection upon request. Failure has not happened yet, but when it does vehicle control will be compromised. Dealer identified problems 12/18/21 and recommended/quoted repair. Vehicle inspected by dealer only. No indicator warnings exist for structural corrosion.
NHTSA complaint #11457882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
OLD Saybrook, CT
STRUCTURE:BODY
Premature sub-frame corrosion front and rear due to road salt and poor part finishing affecting most underbody components. All exposed stamped structural sub-frame components rusting at weld locations. Critical parts with severe rust and imminent failure: Lower Rear Control Arms (Left & Right), Rear Stabilizer Links (Left & Right). Potentially hazardous corrosion on Front Lower Control Arms. Rear Cross-member rusting at all weld locations. Cat. Sensor Protector Shield has disintegrated. Available for inspection upon request. Failure has not happened yet, but when it does vehicle control will be compromised. Dealer identified problems 12/18/21 and recommended/quoted repair. Vehicle inspected by dealer only. No indicator warnings exist for structural corrosion.
NHTSA complaint #11457882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
Mazda recalled the problem with the emergency brake(recall1217F) .The dealership did some cosmetic fix that did not prevent it from happening. The emergency brake when applied activated a lever when the brake is released the lever returns to it's original position.The recall was supposed to address the corrosion on the lever shaft that causes it to stick and not release the brake.
NHTSA complaint #11438015 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesNaples, FL
STEERING
WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 MAZDA 6 GT, WITH 40,0000 MILES ON IT, ON A MAIN LOCAL ROAD, WITH A MAX SPEED LIMIT REQUIREMENT OF 45 MPH, I ATTEMPTED TO TURN INTO THE RIGHT TURN LANE AT A SPEED OF APPROX 35 MPH, WHILE LIGHTLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. AS I BEGAN TO TURN, THE STEERING JUST LOCKED UP, AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. A FEW DASHBOARD LIGHTS ALSO CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME.. ONE SAID POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, THE OTHER WAS A RED HAZARD SYMBOL, AND I DON'T SPECIFICALLY RECALL THE OTHER. I FINALLY SHUT THE CAR OFF AFTER A FEW MINUTES. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS THE WHEEL REGAINED MOBILITY AND THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OFF. I CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY DROVE MY CAR HOME, APRROX 2 MILES FROM WHERE IT HAPPENED. I HAVEN'T DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE, DUE TO FEAR OF IT HAPPENING AGAIN. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED TWICE WHEN IT HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #11362553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesWoodside, NY
POWER TRAIN
AUDIBLE WHINE FROM TRANSMISSION WHEN IN MOTION. I CAN'T RECREATE THE NOISE WHEN STOPPED OR IN NEUTRAL AND CAN BE HEARD WHEN IN DRIVING AND PICKING UP SPEED.
NHTSA complaint #11348716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, SC
SUSPENSION
MY VEHICLE HAS HAD STRANGE GRUNTING, SQUEAKING, POPPING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONTEND, PARTICULARLY THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT HAS HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN JUNE 2017. THE NOISE SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS. IT'S VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN I BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I HAVE ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE WITH THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM. THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS EXACT ISSUE AND FOUND THERE IS A TSB FOR THE SUSPENSION ISSUE I'M DESCRIBING. I'M JUST GETTING WORRIED ABOUT MY SAFETY. I'M AFRAID SOMETHING WILL FAIL AND I FEEL IT'S THE MANUFACTURERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CORRECT THIS UNSAFE ISSUE WITH THE SUSPENSION THAT AFFECTING MANY OTHER MAZDA 6 VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #11271738 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDenton, TX
AIR BAGS
TL* 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 DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #11203479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Northbrook, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AFTER STOPPING, THE CAR DOES NOT POWER OFF ALL THE WAY, DASHBOARD AND RADIO ARE STILL ON. IT HAPPENS VERY FREQUENTLY AND IN SOME CASES I WASTE A LOT OF TIME TO TRY THIS 10-20 TIME BEFORE IT ACTUALLY TURNS OFF. ON SOME OCCASIONS, I DID NOT HAVE MUCH TIME AND I LEFT IT THAT WAY AND I COULD NOT CLOSE THE CAR AND AFTER FEW HOURS THE BATTERY DRAINED AND I COULD NOT START THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11194774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,172 milesMauldin, SC
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE BRAKES IN MARCH OF 2018. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE INITIAL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED BY BRADSHAW MAZDA SERVICE (2512 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (864) 458-3500). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO WANTED TO CHARGE THE CONTACT A DIAGNOSTIC FEE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,172.
NHTSA complaint #11140366 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,000 milesFederal WAY, WA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2015 MAZDA 6. WHILE TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT 60 MPH HIGHWAY, MY SUNROOF WINDOW SUDDENLY EXPLODED, WITH A LOUD "BANG!". THE WINDOW WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME AND HAD NOT BEEN OPENED IN APPROXIMATELY 3 DAYS. FORTUNATELY, THE INTERIOR DEFLECTOR (SLIDING COVER) WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME, OR GLASS SHARDS WOULD HAVE RAINED DOWN ON MY FACE AND HAIR. NO OBJECTS OR SUDDEN MOTIONS PROVOKED THE EXPLOSION. POLICE WOULD NOT WRITE A REPORT BECAUSE THERE WERE "NO SUSPECTS OF VANDALISM" AND "NO COLLISION WITH OTHER VEHICLES OR PROPERTY". $725 LATER, I HAVE A NEW REPLACEMENT WINDOW FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND HOPE FOR NO SIMILAR FUTURE INCIDENTS OR POSSIBLE MOLD/MILDEW ISSUES. THE CAUSE OF THE SAFETY RISK IS UNKNOWN BUT IS CERTAINLY UNACCEPTABLE, GIVEN THAT I MAINTAIN MY VEHICLE TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS AND AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF ONLY 3 YEARS. I HAVE REPAIR INVOICES, SHOULD THEY BE NECESSARY TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS COMPLAINT.
NHTSA complaint #11132320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,070 milesNEW Orleans, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS IN JUST THREE YEARS OF USE AND OWNERSHIP. THE WINDSHIELD DESIGN SEEMS TO BE EXTREMELY FRAGILE AND INDUCES SAFETY RELATED SENSOR FUNCTION ANOMALIES. MY GRAND TOURING MODEL IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH A BOSE SPEAKER SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES POPPING FROM A FAULTY SPEAKER. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #11130872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,070 milesNEW Orleans, LA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS IN JUST THREE YEARS OF USE AND OWNERSHIP. THE WINDSHIELD DESIGN SEEMS TO BE EXTREMELY FRAGILE AND INDUCES SAFETY RELATED SENSOR FUNCTION ANOMALIES. MY GRAND TOURING MODEL IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH A BOSE SPEAKER SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES POPPING FROM A FAULTY SPEAKER. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #11130872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.