Does the 2015 Mazda MAZDA5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA5, the most recent reported on September 6, 2016 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda MAZDA5?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is seats (2 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).

How many 2015 Mazda MAZDA5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Mazda MAZDA5 recalls

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · reported September 6, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations · 580,455 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Seats2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Engine1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Parking brake1
Seat belts1
Service brakes1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 5, 2026 · Seats · 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while parked with the vehicle occupied, the contact became aware that the rear driver’s and passenger’s 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…

Jul 8, 2026 · Unknown or other
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…

Jun 22, 2023 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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…

Dec 6, 2021 · Engine · crash reported
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.

Sep 1, 2020 · Steering · 45,000 miles
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…

MAZDA5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2012	1	37	4
2013	1	24	4
2014	1	12	0
2015	1	9	3
2016	0	2	0

Across all years, the 2006 MAZDA5 has the most complaints (78). All Mazda MAZDA5 years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Mazda MAZDA5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA5, the most recent reported on September 6, 2016 (Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda MAZDA5?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is seats (2 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).
How many 2015 Mazda MAZDA5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 5, 2026.