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Mazda Mpv Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls and 938 owner complaints across 18 model years of the Mazda Mpv (1989–2006). The most-complained-about year is 2000.

22
safety recalls, all years
938
owner complaints, all years
1989
year with most recalls
2000
year with most complaints

Pick your Mazda Mpv model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2006 Mazda Mpv212
2005 Mazda Mpv336
2004 Mazda Mpv571
2003 Mazda Mpv4113
2002 Mazda Mpv4124
2001 Mazda Mpv370
2000 Mazda Mpv5149
1999 Mazda Mpv02
1998 Mazda Mpv119
1997 Mazda Mpv122
1996 Mazda Mpv118
1995 Mazda Mpv119
1994 Mazda Mpv136
1993 Mazda Mpv151
1992 Mazda Mpv161
1991 Mazda Mpv366
1990 Mazda Mpv347
1989 Mazda Mpv522

What Mazda Mpv owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 938 complaints with NHTSA. The 2000 model year has the most, with 149.

All Mazda Mpv recalls (22)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mazda Mpv, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 19V781000 Reported 47,006 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall…

    Model years: 2004, 2005

  2. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 18V402000 Reported 308,591 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The…

    Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006

  3. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 18V404000 Reported 4,184 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington,…

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8…

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  4. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 15V674000 Reported 1,368,500 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

  5. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V282000 Reported 20,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    The tire inflation pressure indicated on the vehicle certification label is not correct. The labels show the maximum tire pressure as 240 kpa/32 PSI when it should be shown as 240 kpa/35 PSI. As a result of this error, the load ratios for the 205/65r15 94h and the 215/60r16 95h tires exceed the levels permitted by FMVSS 120.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a corrected label that they can apply to their vehicle, or they can have a dealer install the label, if desired. The recall began on july 16, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at…

    Model years: 2003, 2004

  6. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 04V234000 Reported 10,200 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    On certain minivans equipped with cruise control, the cruise control actuator cable may be broken due to insufficient strength (group 1). Also included are certain 2000-2001 minivans equipped with cruise control built between march 31, 1999 and march 31, 2001, that have had the cruise control repaired and possibly had a defective cable…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the actuator cable. Owner notification for vehicles involved in group 1 began on july 7, 2004. Owner notification for vehicles involved in group 2 began on september 10, 2004. Owners should contact…

    Model years: 2001, 2002

  7. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V109000 Reported 350 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." some of these vehicles were produced with air bag warning labels intended for the canadian market. Thus, the labels contain warnings in both english and french. As a result, the area of the english warning…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with air bag caution labels and installation instructions which were mailed on july 22, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Model years: 2003, 2004

  8. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 04V073000 Reported 15,800 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    As a result of an ncap test, certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the front passenger seat air bag was not correctly wiring.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness in the front passenger seat air bag system. The recall bagan march 5, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Model years: 2004

  9. Fog lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 03V206000 Reported 64,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    On certain MINI vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. During operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. The expansion can force the socket holder rearward. After repeatedly being subject to this expansion, if the fog light is…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a spring to prevent the socket holder from separating from the lamp case. Owner notification began on july 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  10. Fog lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 03V053000 Reported 5,400 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    On certain MINI vans equipped with front fog lights,the fog light bulb socket may have been installed improperly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the installation condition of the fog light bulb assembly, and repair it when necessary. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  11. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 02V196001 Reported 25 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

    Model years: 2001

  12. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 02V078000 Reported 14,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Certain MINI vans fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." an incorrect gross axle weight rating (gawr) was indicated on the certification label.

    Remedy: Owners will be mailed accurate certification labels and inserts for the owner's manual. Owner notification began june 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

    Model years: 2002

  13. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 01V382000 Reported 19,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Vehicle description: certain MINI vans without anti-lock braking systems (ABS) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." due to inappropriate brake pipe layout, these vehicles do not meet the brake stopping distance with partial failure requirements of the…

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the brake system. Owner notification began january 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  14. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 00V113001 Reported 39,095 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Vehicle description: MINI vans. These MINI vans do not have tire information labels that comply with section 5.3 of FMVSS 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

    Remedy: Owners will be sent accurate tire information labels and owner manual inserts.

    Model years: 2000

  15. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 00V113002 Reported 19,526 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Vehicle description: MINI vans equipped with original equipment 16 inch tires. These MINI vans do not have the correct recommended cold inflation pressure on the label and thus do not comply with section 5.1.2 of FMVSS 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

    Remedy: Owners will be sent accurate tire information labels and owner manual inserts. In addition, owners of mpv's with 16" tires will be advised to check their tire pressure to make sure that the tires are inflated to 35 PSI.

    Model years: 2000

  16. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 99V191000 Reported 13,030 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

    Vehicle description: minivans. Due to the inappropriate shape of the linkage in the rear door lock controller, accumulated dust may prevent the door lock mechanism from functioning properly, causing incomplete locking of the door when the childproof locking system is used.

    Remedy: Dealers will install parts in the latching assembly that will prevent this problem from occurring.

    Model years: 2000

  17. Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 99V171000 Reported 5,600 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

    Vehicle description: minivans equipped with engines supplied by ford motor company cleveland engine plant. These engines are installed with fuel injectors that do not match the lower intake manifold

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower intake manifold assembly.

    Model years: 2000

  18. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V103005 Reported 360,433 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

    The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating…

    Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991

  19. Shoes/linings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 92V027000 Reported 95,074 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

    The rear brake linings can change over time. As the brakes wear, the coefficient of friction can increase, producing inconsistent rear brake performance and premature activation of the ABS system.

    Remedy: Replace the rear brake assemblies with assemblies whose friction characteristics do not change. This will reduce the risk of premature ABS system activation.

    Model years: 1990, 1991

  20. Drum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V161000 Reported 29,824 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

    When applying the foot (service) brake in the low vehicle speed condition, the braking power produced may be more than expected.

    Remedy: Replace brake shoe assembly with improved assembly.

    Model years: 1989

  21. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V013000 Reported 6,680 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

    When the vehicle is exposed to temperatures below 5 degrees fahrenheit (-15 degrees c), the neutral detergent used as an assembly lubricant may stick to the check valve, preventing valve from functioning.

    Remedy: Replace vacuum hose assembly.

    Model years: 1989

  22. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 89V194000 Reported 10,587 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

    The center safety belt attachment hardware brackets for the third seat may not withstand the specified tensile load.

    Remedy: Replace safety belt assemblies with brackets.

    Model years: 1989

Other Mazda models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.