18
recalls
The Mazda 626 has 18 recalls covering 2.77 million vehicles as reported; model year 1988 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
18
Most for 1988: 6
Units affected
2.77M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mazda 626, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train1,985
- Engine and engine cooling336
- Air bags227
- Electrical system175
- Seat belts145
- Service brakes, hydraulic128
- Vehicle speed control81
- Complaints
- 3,139
- Crashes reported
- 191
- Fires reported
- 46
- People injured
- 302
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mazda 626 by component
- Vehicle speed control3 · 110K units
- Electrical system2 · 1.47M units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 71K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 54K units
- Seat belts2 · 275K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 86K units
- Air bags1 · 213K units
- Equipment1 · 73K units
Mazda 626 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2015 | Mazda 323, 626, 929, MPV and 3 more (1989-1998): Electrical systemNo. 15V674000 | Fire | 1,368,500 |
| May 9, 2000 | Mazda 626 (1998-1999): Engine and engine coolingNo. 00V134000 | Other or not stated | 31,000 |
| Mar 7, 2000 | Mazda 626 (1999-2000): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 00V074000 | Crash risk | 71,000 |
| Dec 17, 1999 | Mazda 626, MX-6 (1994): Exterior lightingNo. 99V358000 | Crash risk | 40,000 |
| Oct 8, 1998 | Mazda 626, MX-6 (1995-1997): Air bagsNo. 98V249000 | Injury | 213,000 |
| Oct 2, 1998 | Mazda 626 (1998): EquipmentNo. 98V243000 | Fire | 73,000 |
| Sep 8, 1998 | Mazda 626, MX-6 (1997): Engine and engine coolingNo. 98V206001 | Other or not stated | 40,000 |
| Dec 17, 1997 | Mazda 626 (1998): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 97V228000 | Crash risk | 20,000 |
| Oct 29, 1993 | Mazda 626, 929 (1988-1991): StructureNo. 93V174000 | Falls | 244,000 |
| Jun 14, 1990 | Mazda 626 (1986-1987): Electrical systemNo. 90V118000 | Crash risk | 102,548 |
| Apr 14, 1988 | Mazda 626 (1988): Seat beltsNo. 88V063000 | Other or not stated | 42,810 |
| Feb 22, 1988 | Mazda 626, MX6 (1988): Vehicle speed controlNo. 88V022000 | Other or not stated | 72,883 |
| Dec 29, 1987 | Mazda 626, MX6 (1988): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 87V196000 | Other or not stated | 14,807 |
| Dec 7, 1987 | Mazda 626, MX6 (1988): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 87V186000 | Other or not stated | 33,868 |
| Sep 17, 1987 | Mazda 626, MX6 (1988): Vehicle speed controlNo. 87V149000 | Crash risk | 400 |
| Mar 11, 1986 | Mazda 626 (1986): Vehicle speed controlNo. 86V042000 | Crash risk | 36,671 |
| Sep 4, 1985 | Mazda 626, GLC, RX7 (1977-1983): SteeringNo. 85V108000 | Crash risk | 136,526 |
| May 10, 1983 | Mazda 626, GLC (1978-1983): Seat beltsNo. 83V052000 | Other or not stated | 232,373 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2000 Mazda 626 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2000 Mazda 626. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mazda 626 have?
18 recalls cover the Mazda 626, for 2.77 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is vehicle speed control (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mazda 626?
Power train: named in 1,985 of the 3,139 safety complaints about the Mazda 626, then engine and engine cooling (336). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.