Tl-contact owns a 2015 Mazda 6..... Recall notice from Mazda.... 1217f recall number..... Contact called Mazda for the second time regarding recall.... Recall had been issued august 19th 2017. Mazda stated parts are not available to fix recall. ..dealership stated vehicle needs to be inspected.... Contact talked to Mazda corporate office and Mazda had set up appt to get recall fixed and…
2015 Mazda Mazda6 brakes problems
moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
When does it fail?
Of the 10 brakes complaints filed for the 2015 Mazda Mazda6, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 9 model years of Mazda Mazda6 in our records for brakes problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Hand operated parking brake safety recall. I received a recall notice from Mazda stating that there is a defect in the brake caliper of mazda6 vehicles produced from october 25, 2012 through december 1, 2014. My vehicle falls into this recall category. I received the recall notice from Mazda on august 19, 2017 making me aware of the issue and stating that replacement parts are not yet…
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.
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…
Emergency brake Calipers not working. Same problem as previous years recall. Calipers stuck.
See attached document for complaint.
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2015 Mazda Mazda6?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 43,724 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Mazda/Mazda6.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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