NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2006–2011

Mazda Tribute Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints for the Mazda Tribute Hybrid, covering model years 2006 to 2011. The 2011 model year drew the most complaints (7), 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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2 recall campaigns on file
13 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
3 model years with data (2006–2011)

most complaints: 2011 (7 for that model year)
top component: Power Train (6 complaints)
latest recall 16V788000 (reported Oct 28, 2016)

1 complaint reporting a crash (7.7%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mazda Tribute Hybrid complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2011 model year has the most complaints: 7 of 13, or 53.8%. Next come 2006 (5) and 2009 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Mazda Tribute Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Mazda Tribute Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash
2006	5	0
2009	1	0
2011	7	1
All model years	13	1

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

Most-reported Mazda Tribute Hybrid components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (46.2% of all 13), followed by Air Bags (2) and Engine (2).

Components named most often in Mazda Tribute Hybrid complaints (top 7)

Components named most often in Mazda Tribute Hybrid complaints (top 7)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Power Train	6	46.2%
Air Bags	2	15.4%
Engine	2	15.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System	2	15.4%
Vehicle Speed Control	2	15.4%
Electrical System	1	7.7%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1	7.7%

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 Tribute Hybrid recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Tribute Hybrid, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2011.

2 recall campaigns

Mazda Tribute Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2011: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 16V788000
Reported Oct 28, 2016
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model year 2011
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on December 23, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are in stock. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0416J.
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.
NHTSA campaign 14V282000
Reported May 29, 2014
Steering › Electric Power Assist System
Model year 2011
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Consequence:
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
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
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What 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 Tribute Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mazda Tribute Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mazda Tribute Hybrid, covering model years 2006 to 2011. The most recent, 16V788000, was reported on October 28, 2016 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”.

Which Mazda Tribute Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2011 model year, with 7 of the 13 complaints in NHTSA’s file (53.8%). The next are 2006 (5) and 2009 (1). 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 Tribute Hybrid complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 46.2% of all 13. Air Bags (2) and Engine (2) 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 Tribute Hybrid?

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 Tribute Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 13 complaints, 1 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.

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.