Mazda · 1990–2002
23 known recalls affecting the Mazda 626 (1990–2002). Enter your VIN to check if your specific vehicle is affected, or browse by model year below.

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Certain vehicles do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Vehicles have an incorrect National Safety Mark (NSM). Correction: Since this non-compliance does not present a risk to vehicle safety, no further action will be taken.
On certain vehicles, an external spring in the timing belt auto tensioner may break. The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling. Correction: Dealers will inspect the tensioner on affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder reservoir tank cap may not have ventilation holes. As a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank will drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops. The low pressure may reach the point that the brake caliper and brake cylinder are pulled back by vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time. This may cause reduces brake efficiency during some early brake applications. Correction: Brake reservoir tank caps will be inspected for proper vent holes and replaced if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the headlight lead wire may break at the point where it is soldered to the headlight switch. This could result in loss of headlight function. Correction: Dealers will inspect the headlight lead wire and, if necessary, replace the headlight switch.
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS. 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. The average CO of the subject vehicles may exceed the standard due to insufficient robustness of emission control logic, and calibration of emission parts with extended usage. Correction: Dealers will install an engine intake kit, which will allow additional air to enter the engine, improving combustion efficiency and lowering the levels of carbon monoxide.
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Fuel vapour may leak from between the fuel cap and the fuel filler pipe. The gap could be generated by improper dimensions between the top ends of the inner and outer pipe of the fuel filler pipe. In some cases, raw fuel would be released into the atmosphere. Correction: Dealers will install a modified fuel cap o-ring.
On certain vehicles, minor undercarriage impacts can result in unnecessary air bag deployment. This could result in personal injury and/or loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the possibility of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.
On certain vehicles 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. If the short circuit occurs at a specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and possibly catch on fire. correction: Aluminum tape will be affixed over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.
On certain vehicles, an external spring in the timing belt auto tensioner may break. The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and affected tensioners will be replaced.
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