2015 Mazda Mazda5 recalls and problems

The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 has 1 safety recall and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mazda dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 0

Injuries / deaths

4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Mazda Mazda5 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Mazda Mazda5 recalls

Recall 16V-644: Structure

Reported Sep 6, 2016 · 580,455 vehicles affected · Mazda North American Operations

Problem: 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. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

Risk: 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.

2015 Mazda Mazda5 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	2
Seats	2
Service Brakes	1
Parking Brake	1
Air Bags	1
Seat Belts	1
Steering	1
Engine	1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 Mazda Mazda5 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seats · at 130,000 miles · reported Aug 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while parked with the vehicle occupied, the contact became aware that the rear driverâs and passengerâs side seats were melting. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Unknown or Other · reported Jul 8, 2026

The handle on the sliding door and driver's side broke off. We have replaced it twice already and it keeps breaking. This has not happened to me with any of my other cars in the past or present until now. It's unkown to me and it shows the part was not done well. What caught my attention is that I saw another mazda5 minivan without a handle which made me think that this is a problem with this type of car. I'm surprised it doesn't have a recall. Please help us with this. Thank you.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · reported Jun 22, 2023

Weld failure can cause the board to tip and dump the user on the ground. This is a hazard because this piece of equipment is design for disabled users who can't stand. User found the cracked weld before it broke completely. The board was sagging from horizontal. I notified the manufacturer, then had the part repaired by a local fabricator. I have pictures showing the failure.

Engine · reported Dec 6, 2021

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.

Steering · at 45,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2020

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 cause an accident. I see where older models have been recalled for steering but not newer ones.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Mazda Mazda5: 16V-644 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Mazda Mazda5?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (2 reports), followed by seats (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 miles.

Are Mazda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.