Mazda 626 recalls
20 official safety recalls for the Mazda 626 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Ignition switch may overheat and catch fire
Carbonised grease may build up between ignition switch contacts, reducing insulation. The switch may heat up, produce smoke and, in the worst case, cause a fire. The ignition switch will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FIRE MAY OCCUR
- Defect
- Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. In this condition the switch may generate heat resulting in smoke and in the worst case a fire.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the ignition switch.
Ignition switch may overheat
Grease on the ignition switch contacts may become conductive and overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Camshaft drive belt may break
The camshaft drive belt may break and cause the engine to stop suddenly. An assured-quality cam belt will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- TIMING BELT BREAKAGE
- Defect
- The camshaft drive belt may break and cause the engine to stop suddenly.
- Remedy
- Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured cam belt.
Timing belt tensioner spring may break
An external spring in the timing belt tensioner may break and become caught in the timing belt, possibly stalling the engine. Dealers will check the tensioner and replace it if it is affected.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Defect
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-000-222-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Brake reservoir cap may lack ventilation holes
A brake reservoir cap may lack ventilation holes, allowing pressure to drop and potentially pulling the brake caliper and drum cylinder back when parked for a long time. Braking efficiency could be reduced. Dealers will inspect the cap and replace it if necessary.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 21, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Headlight wire may fail at the switch
The wire through the turn signal lever may fail where it is soldered to the headlight switch, causing loss of headlights and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the headlight switch lever.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- MAZDA RECALL NO. 87004.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Air bags may deploy in minor undercarriage impacts
The air bags may deploy during minor undercarriage impacts. Unexpected deployment can injure occupants. The remedy is to reprogram the sensor unit to reduce unnecessary deployments in low-speed undercarriage impacts.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Defect
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTMAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Audio unit may short circuit and overheat
In hot, humid conditions, condensation may enter the audio unit and cause a short circuit. A speaker may overheat and catch fire. The remedy is to apply aluminum tape over the audio unit to keep water out.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTMAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Timing belt tensioner spring may break
An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and become caught in the belt, possibly causing the engine to stall. Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Defect
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
- Notes
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).
Fuel injection pump fault may stop the engine
A spill valve in the fuel injection pump may fail, preventing fuel from reaching the combustion chambers. The engine may stop while driving and not restart. The pump will be examined and spill valves replaced where appropriate.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY STALL WHILST DRIVING
- Defect
- The engine may stop while driving and can not be restarted. The strength of the inner part of the spill valve on the fuel injection pump is insufficient and may fail as a result of repeated injection pressure. As a result fuel can not be injected into the combustion chambers.
- Remedy
- Recall the potentially affected vehicles examine the fuel injection pump and where appropriate replace the spill valves with quality assured units.
Engine may stall from an overlean air-fuel mixture
A programming error can cause an overlean air-fuel mixture under certain driving conditions, leading to an engine stall and possible loss of control or a crash. Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Headlamp wiring may chafe and short circuit
Chafing against the shroud panel may short circuit the headlamp wiring and cause the lamps to fail suddenly. Dealers will shorten the harness and replace any damaged section.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- CHAFING OF HEADLAMP WIRING
- Defect
- The headlamp wiring harness may chafe against the shroud panel and result in possible short circuit with sudden failure of the headlamps.
- Remedy
- Recall the affected vehicles and shorten the headlamp wiring harness to eliminate possible chafing on the shroud panel. In cases where the harness has been damaged by chafing the damaged section of wiring will be cut out and replaced together with t
Front door handle may release door latch
The handle can fail where it attaches to the latch rod, allowing the rod to fall inside the door. Lowering the window may then release the latch, causing the door to open unexpectedly and an occupant to fall out. Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; HANDLE; OUTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Ignition switch may fail
An ignition switch terminal may fail, disabling the wipers, washer, cooling fan, heater blower or air conditioning compressor. Loss of windshield clearing could reduce visibility and lead to a crash. The ignition switches will be replaced.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Defect
- IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL MAY MALFUNCTION.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS,WINDSHIELD WASHER, ENGINE COOLING FAN, HEATER BLOWER, AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR. FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD CLEARING DEVICES COULD CAUSE REDUCEDVISIBILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE IGNITION SWITCHES.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Automatic seat belt drive spring may break
The drive spring for the automatic seat belt may break, preventing the belt anchorage from moving fully forward from its locked position when the door opens. The automatic shoulder belt will be replaced.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Defect
- THE DRIVE SPRING THAT DRIVES THE AUTOMATIC BELT MAY BREAK.
- Consequence
- THIS WOULD PREVENT FULL FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BELTANCHORAGE FROM THE LOCK POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED.
- Remedy
- REPLACE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT.
Frost may prevent throttle valve from returning smoothly
Below 0 degrees F, frost may build up in the throttle body during extended constant-speed driving and prevent the throttle valve from returning smoothly. A thermostat will be installed to raise coolant temperature and warm the throttle body above freezing.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Defect
- AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREE F, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION.
- Consequence
- FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE THROTTLE VALVE MAY PREVENT THEVALVE FROM RETURNING SMOOTHLY.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A NEW TYPE THERMOSTAT DESIGNED TO RAISE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND WARM THE THROTTLE BODY TO A LEVEL ABOVE FREEZING.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: THROTTLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Brake shoe may separate from wheel cylinder piston
The brake shoe may separate from the wheel cylinder piston. Repeated braking could damage the dust boot, allowing water or dust in and contaminating the piston. Vehicles will be inspected; grease will be applied if there is no separation, and the dust boot will be replaced if separation is found.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
- Defect
- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE SHOE FROM THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER PISTON.
- Consequence
- SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, REPEATED BRAKE OPERATION MAYDAMAGE THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT, ALLOWING WATER OR DUST INTRUSION ANDSUBSEQUENT PISTON CONTAMINATION.
- Remedy
- ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NO SEPARATION IS FOUND GREASE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE COMPONENT INTERFACE TO LOWER FRICTION AND AVOID SUBSEQUENT RELATIVE MOTION. IF SEPARATION IS FOUND THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT WILL BE REPLACED.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: BRAKES/DUST BOOTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
Fuel tank retaining band may wear through the tank
Vibration may cause the retaining band to rub against the fuel tank and wear a hole, potentially causing a fuel leak. A rubber sheet will be fitted to repair the band.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- FUEL TANK FIXING BAND RETENTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE BAND TO RUB AGAINST THE FUEL TANK BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH COULDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Remedy
- REPAIR FUEL FIXING BAND BY INSTALLING A RUBBER SHEET.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: FUEL TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
Floor mat may prevent accelerator pedal release
An improperly shaped floor mat may interfere with accelerator pedal release, causing loss of accelerator control and a possible crash. The remedy is to remove the existing mat and replace it with an improved mat.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
- Defect
- FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH RELEASE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF MAT.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL ANDCREATE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REMOVE PRESENT MAT AND REPLACE WITH NEW IMPROVED MAT.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: FLOOR MAT/ACCELERATOR PEDALVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Throttle may stick open
An untreated nylon rotor in the throttle angle sensor may contract in heat and cause the throttle to stick open, risking loss of control and a crash. The sensor assemblies will be replaced with units with heat-treated rotors and larger inside diameters.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Defect
- THE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ON THE CARBURETOR MAY CONTAIN A NYLON ROTOR WHICH HAS NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED. ROTORS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN HEAT TREATED CONTRACT IN THE PRESENCE OF HEAT CAUSING THE THROTTLE MECHANISM TO STICK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT. ALSO,VEHICLE MAY NOT CONFORM WITH STANDARD 124.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW HEAT TREATED ROTORS WITH LARGER INSIDE DIAMETERS.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: THROTTLE/FMVSS 124. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC GASOLINE INJECTION.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.