6
recalls
The Mazda Protege has 6 recalls covering 1.54 million vehicles as reported; model year 1995 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1995: 4
Units affected
1.54M
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 Protege, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Seat belts220
- Air bags159
- Power train157
- Engine and engine cooling125
- Service brakes, hydraulic85
- Electrical system71
- Tires53
- Complaints
- 1,079
- Crashes reported
- 183
- Fires reported
- 23
- People injured
- 194
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mazda Protege by component
- Air bags1 · 52K units
- Electrical system1 · 1.37M units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 5,760 units
- Equipment1 · 23K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 76K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 13K units
Mazda Protege 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 |
| Feb 1, 2001 | Mazda Protege (2000-2001): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 01V024000 | Crash risk | 13,000 |
| Oct 5, 2000 | Mazda Protege (1999): EquipmentNo. 00V301000 | Fire | 23,000 |
| Apr 21, 2000 | Mazda Protege (1995): Exterior lightingNo. 00V118000 | Poisoning | 76,000 |
| Oct 3, 1995 | Mazda Protege (1995): Air bagsNo. 95V184000 | Crash risk | 51,817 |
| Feb 21, 1995 | Mazda Protege (1995): Engine and engine coolingNo. 95V033000 | Crash risk | 5,760 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2001 Mazda Protege recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2001 Mazda Protege. 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 Protege have?
6 recalls cover the Mazda Protege, for 1.54 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mazda Protege?
Seat belts: named in 220 of the 1,079 safety complaints about the Mazda Protege, then air bags (159). 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.