Mazda MX-6 Recalls

The Mazda MX-6 has been recalled 3 times across the 1995–1997 model years. The most recent recall, from October 19, 2015, covers the switch. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mazda dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
3model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Electrical system
    133%
  • Engine & cooling
    133%
  • Air bags
    133%

1997 Mazda MX-6 recalls (2)

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 15V-674 · Oct 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 vehicles

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.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

NHTSA recall 98V206001 · Sep 8, 1998 · 40,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.

1996 Mazda MX-6 recalls (2)

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 15V-674 · Oct 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 vehicles

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 98V-249 · Oct 8, 1998 · 213,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. These vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.

1995 Mazda MX-6 recalls (2)

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 15V-674 · Oct 19, 2015 · 1,368,500 vehicles

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 98V-249 · Oct 8, 1998 · 213,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sas sensor unit. These vehicles can experience air bag deployments in minor undercarriage impacts.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the sas unit to reduce the probability of unnecessary deployments in low speed undercarriage impacts.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Mazda MX-6 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Mazda MX-6 across 3 model years.

How do I know if my Mazda MX-6 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.