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2015 Mazda Mazda5 problems
The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 has 1 active recall campaign on file and only 9 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 has 9 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Limited NHTSA data — only 9 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.
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Should you avoid this 2015 Mazda5?
Not enough data for a verdict
Only 9 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2015 Mazda5· engineCrash
2015 madzda s. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. The consumer stated while backing out of a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated and struck another vehicle.
Loss of power steering at random times.SRS light comes on and power steering locks up while driving. You have to pull over and turn the car off and restart it for it to work again. It's very scary not knowing when this will randomly happen as your driving down the road. It could…
My 2015 mazda5 was involved in a single vehicle high speed rollover crash with 4 kids in it. They were on a dead end road that ran parallel to a divided highway. Upon the initial impact the front airbags deployed. The vehicle then rolled several times, landing drivers side…
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Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Common questions
Is the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 9 owner complaints have been filed for the 2015 Mazda Mazda5, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2015 Mazda Mazda5?
Only 9 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What should I check before buying a used 2015 Mazda Mazda5?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Is the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 9 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2015 Mazda Mazda5?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Mazda Mazda5 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Mazda Mazda5?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 9 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 12 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Mazda/Mazda5.
Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics.
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