There have been 18 safety recalls for the Mazda 626. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mazda 626.
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Mazda 323, 1991 Mazda 323, 1992 Mazda 323, 1993 Mazda 323, 1994 Mazda 323, 1995 Mazda 323, 1993 Mazda 626, 1994 Mazda 626, 1995 Mazda 626, 1996 Mazda 626, 1997 Mazda 626, 1998 Mazda 626, 1993 Mazda 929, 1994 Mazda 929, 1995 Mazda 929, 1989 Mazda MPV, 1990 Mazda MPV, 1991 Mazda MPV, 1992 Mazda MPV, 1993 Mazda MPV, 1994 Mazda MPV, 1995 Mazda MPV, 1996 Mazda MPV, 1997 Mazda MPV, 1998 Mazda MPV, 1993 Mazda MX-6, 1994 Mazda MX-6, 1995 Mazda MX-6, 1996 Mazda MX-6, 1997 Mazda MX-6, 1992 Mazda MX3, 1993 Mazda MX3, 1990 Mazda Protege, 1991 Mazda Protege, 1992 Mazda Protege, 1993 Mazda Protege, 1994 Mazda Protege, 1995 Mazda Protege, 1996 Mazda Protege, 1997 Mazda Protege, 1998 Mazda Protege |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 19, 2015 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1,368,500 |
| May. 9, 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 31,000 |
| Mar. 7, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 71,000 |
| Dec. 17, 1999 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 40,000 |
| Oct. 8, 1998 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 213,000 |
| Oct. 2, 1998 | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. | 73,000 |
| Sep. 8, 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 40,000 |
| Dec. 17, 1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 20,000 |
| Oct. 29, 1993 | Structure:body:door | 244,000 |
| Jun. 14, 1990 | Electrical System:ignition | 102,548 |
| Apr. 14, 1988 | Seat Belt | 42,810 |
| Feb. 22, 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 72,883 |
| Dec. 29, 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/linings | 14,807 |
| Dec. 7, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 33,868 |
| Sep. 17, 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control:linkages | 400 |
| Mar. 11, 1986 | Vehicle Speed Control | 36,671 |
| Sep. 4, 1985 | Steering | 136,526 |
| May. 10, 1983 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 232,373 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2000 Mazda 626 | 1 |
| 1999 Mazda 626 | 2 |
| 1998 Mazda 626 | 4 |
| 1997 Mazda 626 | 3 |
| 1996 Mazda 626 | 2 |
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 2 |
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2 |
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 1 |
| 1991 Mazda 626 | 1 |
| 1990 Mazda 626 | 1 |
| 1989 Mazda 626 | 1 |
| 1988 Mazda 626 | 6 |
| 1987 Mazda 626 | 1 |
| 1986 Mazda 626 | 2 |
| 1982 Mazda 626 | 2 |
| 1981 Mazda 626 | 2 |
| 1980 Mazda 626 | 2 |
| 1979 Mazda 626 | 2 |