Mazda 626 recalls
There are 9 safety recalls on record for the Mazda 626, covering 2,100,500 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Mazda 626 recalls by model year
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All recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1‑800‑222‑5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
Recall number 15V674000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.
- Risk
- The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.
Recall number 00V134000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition could cause reduced brake efficiency, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary.
Recall number 00V074000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight wire that runs through the turn signal lever can fail at the point where it is soldered to the headlight switch.
- Risk
- The failure of this wire could cause a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the headlight switch lever.
Recall number 99V358000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. These vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.
Recall number 98V249000 · Recall details
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: if the vehicle is operated in a hot, humid environment with the window open and air conditioner running, it is possible for condensation to enter the audio unit and cause a short circuit.
- Risk
- If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and in some cases, catch fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
Recall number 98V243000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.
- Risk
- This condition can result in possible engine stalling.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.
Recall number 98V206001 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to a programming error, the powertrain control module (PCM) installed can, under certain driving conditions, trigger a shift in air-fuel ratio to an overlean condition.
- Risk
- This condition can result in an engine stall, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the PCM with the correct engine control logic.
Recall number 97V228000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. Subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod downward and release the door latch.
- Risk
- Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.
Recall number 93V174000 · Recall details
Questions about the Mazda 626 recalls
How do I check if my Mazda 626 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Mazda 626 have?
9, covering electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic.
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