5
recalls
The Mazda MX-6 has 5 recalls covering 1.66 million vehicles as reported; model year 1997 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1997: 3
Units affected
1.66M
As reported
Overall stars
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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 MX-6, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train32
- Engine and engine cooling24
- Air bags23
- Seat belts23
- Service brakes, hydraulic22
- Electrical system17
- Suspension10
- Complaints
- 181
- Crashes reported
- 22
- Fires reported
- 3
- People injured
- 26
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mazda MX-6 by component
- Air bags1 · 213K units
- Electrical system1 · 1.37M units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 40K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 40K units
- Suspension1 · 2,450 units
Mazda MX-6 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 8, 1998 | Mazda 626, MX-6 (1997): Engine and engine coolingNo. 98V206001 | Other or not stated | 40,000 |
| Apr 2, 1992 | Mazda MX-6 (1993): SuspensionNo. 92V045000 | Crash risk | 2,450 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1998 Mazda MX-6 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1998 Mazda MX-6. 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 MX-6 have?
5 recalls cover the Mazda MX-6, for 1.66 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mazda MX-6?
Power train: named in 32 of the 181 safety complaints about the Mazda MX-6, then engine and engine cooling (24). 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.