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2015 Mazda Mazda5 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 has 9 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Mazda5 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Liftgate.

2012 Mazda Mazda5
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Complaints

9

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Seats (2 of 9), then Adaptive and mobility equipment (1) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2014

The 2014 Mazda5 has 12 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Mazda Mazda5. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall structure, body, liftgate 2016-09-06 · NHTSA campaign 16V644000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (9 total)

Seats
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Air bags
1
Engine
1
Parking brake
1
Seat belts
1
Service brakes
1
Steering
1
Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

220171201922020120211202322026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Seats · filed 2026-08-05
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-08
  • "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…"
    Adaptive and mobility equipment · filed 2023-06-22
  • "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."
    Engine · filed 2021-12-06
  • "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…"
    Steering · filed 2020-09-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Mazda Mazda5 SW FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (CW), 2012–2015
Body styles Minivan
Oil 0W-20 (5W-20 or 5W-30 if 0W-20 unavailable) , 5.3 qt capacity
Tire size 205/55R16, 205/50R17 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-644 covers certain 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles among other Mazda models: both liftgate supports may fail, allowing the liftgate to fall. Dealers replace both liftgate supports. The campaign also lists Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 years, so published unit counts are shared across those nameplates. Separate CX-3/Mazda3 rear-camera campaign wording that also mentions Mazda5 years should be read on NHTSA's campaign page before treating it as Mazda5-specific.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 reliable?

The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 has 9 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Mazda5 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Liftgate.

What are common problems with a 2015 Mazda Mazda5?

The complaints owners file most often name Seats (2 of 9), then Adaptive and mobility equipment (1) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Mazda5 has 12 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

Has the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 been recalled?

The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Mazda Mazda5?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 with NHTSA.

What engine oil does a US Mazda Mazda5 use?

0W-20 (5W-20 or 5W-30 if 0W-20 unavailable) With filter, about 5.3 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Mazda Mazda5?

Published US specs commonly list front 205/55R16, 205/50R17 (trim-dependent) and rear 205/55R16, 205/50R17 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Mazda Mazda5?

Recall 16V-644 covers certain 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles among other Mazda models: both liftgate supports may fail, allowing the liftgate to fall. Dealers replace both liftgate supports. The campaign also lists Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 years, so published unit counts are shared across those nameplates. Separate CX-3/Mazda3 rear-camera campaign wording that also mentions Mazda5 years should be read on NHTSA's campaign page before treating it as Mazda5-specific.