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Mazda 323 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 owner complaints for the Mazda 323, covering model year 1995. Seat Belts is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 4 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 1 model year with data (1995)
  • top component: Seat Belts (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 15V674000 (reported Oct 19, 2015)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mazda 323 complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 4 complaints are for the 1995 model year.

Mazda 323 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mazda 323 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199540000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mazda 323 components

top 2 · NHTSA categories

Seat Belts is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (75.0% of all 4), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (1).

Components named most often in Mazda 323 complaints (top 2)
Components named most often in Mazda 323 complaints (top 2)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Seat Belts375.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling125.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mazda 323 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 323, newest first. The only campaign, 15V674000, covers model year 1995.

  • 1 recall campaign
Mazda 323 recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 15V674000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

    Model year 1995

    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mazda 323 questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Mazda 323 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Mazda 323, covering model year 1995. The campaign, 15V674000, was reported on October 19, 2015 and is filed under “Electrical system”.

What is the most common Mazda 323 complaint?

Seat Belts is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 75.0% of all 4. Engine and Engine Cooling (1) follows. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mazda 323?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mazda dealer.

How many Mazda 323 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 4 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Mazda models

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  • Mazda 3 2004–2026 · 29 recalls · 2,983 complaints
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  • Mazda CX-5 2012–2026 · 8 recalls · 2,443 complaints
  • Mazda 6 2002–2021 · 28 recalls · 2,234 complaints
  • Mazda Tribute 2000–2011 · 20 recalls · 2,102 complaints
  • Mazda CX-9 2007–2023 · 13 recalls · 1,487 complaints
  • Mazda CX-7 2007–2013 · 6 recalls · 1,131 complaints
  • Mazda Protege 1995–2003 · 6 recalls · 805 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.