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Mazda MPV recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 655 owner complaints for the Mazda MPV, covering model years 1995 to 2006. The 2000 model year drew the most complaints (149), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 17 recall campaigns on file
  • 655 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 12 model years with data (1995–2006)
  • most complaints: 2000 (149 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (135 complaints)
  • latest recall 19V781000 (reported Oct 31, 2019)
  • 65 complaints reporting a crash (9.9%)
  • 19 complaints reporting a fire (2.9%)
  • 65 complaints reporting an injury (9.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mazda MPV complaints by model year

12 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2000 model year has the most complaints: 149 of 655, or 22.7%. Next come 2002 (124) and 2003 (113). The fewest are for 1999, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mazda MPV owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2006Column chart of 655 complaints across 12 model years. The highest is 2000 with 149. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 19 complaints1919951996: 18 complaints1819961997: 22 complaints2219971998: 19 complaints1919981999: 2 complaints219992000: 149 complaints14920002001: 70 complaints7020012002: 124 complaints12420022003: 113 complaints11320032004: 71 complaints7120042005: 36 complaints3620052006: 12 complaints122006
Mazda MPV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mazda MPV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995192010
1996182030
1997229360
1998194320
199921000
2000149123150
200170102100
20021244560
2003113122150
2004712110
2005365040
2006122020
All model years6556519650

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

Most-reported Mazda MPV components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 135 complaints (20.6% of all 655), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (128) and Air Bags (82).

Components named most often in Mazda MPV complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Mazda MPV complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train13520.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling12819.5%
Air Bags8212.5%
Electrical System6610.1%
Structure436.6%
Tires375.6%
Vehicle Speed Control375.6%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic324.9%
Seat Belts264.0%
Suspension264.0%
Unknown or Other233.5%
Engine192.9%
Latches/Locks/Linkages192.9%
Equipment172.6%
Visibility142.1%

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 MPV recalls

17 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name MPV, newest first. The 17 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2006. The 2000 and 2004 model years appear in the most campaigns (5 each).

  • 17 recall campaigns
  • 3 “Do Not Drive” advisories
Mazda MPV recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 1 campaign1996: 1 campaign1997: 1 campaign1998: 1 campaign1999: no campaigns
2000: 5 campaigns2001: 3 campaigns2002: 4 campaigns2003: 4 campaigns2004: 5 campaigns2005: 3 campaigns2006: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 19V781000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2004–2005

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    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 occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    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 began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  2. NHTSA campaign 18V404000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2005–2006

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    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, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    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 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V402000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2004–2006

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    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, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    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 recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  4. NHTSA campaign 15V674000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

    Model years 1995–1998

    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.

  5. NHTSA campaign 04V282000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2003–2004

    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.

    Consequence:
    If the tire is operated in an under-inflated condition, the load carrying capacity of the vehicle may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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 1-800-222-5500, option #4.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  6. NHTSA campaign 04V234000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Cables

    Model years 2001–2002

    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 installed during that repair (group 2).

    Consequence:
    It is possible that the broken actuator cable may be out of position and could interfere with the operation of the accelerator cable, preventing a decrease in engine speed while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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 Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  7. NHTSA campaign 04V109000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2003–2004

    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 is only 16 square centimeters, as opposed to the 30 square centimeters required by the standard.

    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  8. NHTSA campaign 04V073000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2004

    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.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, the air bag will not provide adequate protection.
    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  9. NHTSA campaign 03V206000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Fog Lights

    Model years 2002–2003

    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 also subjected to vibration during vehicle operation, the socket holder with the bulb holder and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light casing.

    Consequence:
    Should this occur, the bulb socket and the harness can drop inside the bumper and possibly but rarely, the heat generated by the bulb can cause the bumper to burn.
    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 date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  10. NHTSA campaign 03V053000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Fog Lights

    Model years 2002–2003

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

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle continues to be used with this condition, the bulb socket and the wiring harness may separate from the fog light housing if exposed to shock and/or vibration and drop inside the bumper. Should this occur, the operation of the fog light may then cause the bumper to burn.
    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 upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

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  1. NHTSA campaign 02V196001

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2001

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

    Consequence:
    The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
    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 within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  2. NHTSA campaign 02V078000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2002

    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 do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  3. NHTSA campaign 01V382000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 2000–2001

    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 standard.

    Consequence:
    If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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 reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  4. NHTSA campaign 00V113002

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2000

    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  5. NHTSA campaign 00V113001

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2000

    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  6. NHTSA campaign 99V191000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model year 2000

    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.

    Consequence:
    This could result in an opening of the door while driving, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install parts in the latching assembly that will prevent this problem from occurring.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  7. NHTSA campaign 99V171000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline

    Model year 2000

    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

    Consequence:
    This can result in a fuel leakage.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the lower intake manifold assembly.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. 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 MPV questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mazda MPV have?

NHTSA lists 17 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mazda MPV, covering model years 1995 to 2006. The most recent, 19V781000, was reported on October 31, 2019 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2000 and 2004 model years are covered by the most campaigns (5 each).

Which Mazda MPV model year has the most complaints?

The 2000 model year, with 149 of the 655 complaints in NHTSA’s file (22.7%). The next are 2002 (124) and 2003 (113). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mazda MPV complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 135 complaints, or 20.6% of all 655. Engine and Engine Cooling (128) and Air Bags (82) follow. 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 MPV?

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 MPV complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 655 complaints, 65 report a crash, 19 a fire, 65 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

8 models · most complaints first

The Mazda models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Mazda VIN decoder with every Mazda model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Mazda 3 2004–2026 · 29 recalls · 2,983 complaints
  • Mazda 626 1995–2003 · 7 recalls · 2,458 complaints
  • 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.