Mazda 626 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mazda 626, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Oct 19, 2015Fire risk1990–1995 Mazda 323, 1993–1998 Mazda 626, 1993–1995 Mazda 929 and 4 other models — Electrical System
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
15V674000 · 1.4M units · Mazda North American Operations
- May 9, 2000Safety1998–1999 Mazda 626 — Engine and Engine Cooling
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.
00V134000 · 31K units · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Mar 7, 2000Crash risk1999–2000 Mazda 626 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN RESERVOIR TANK CAPS ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE PRODUCED WITH A WORN OUT DIE AND LACK VENTILATION HOLES. AS A RESULT, THE PRESSURE IN THE RESERVOIR TANK CAN DROP GRADUALLY AS THE BRAKE PAD OR SHOE WEARS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DROPS. ALSO, THE PRESSURE COULD REACH A POINT THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER AND DRUM CYLINDER ARE PULLED BACK BY THE VACUUM IN THE RESERVOIR TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A LONG TIME.
00V074000 · 71K units · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS