The problem
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.
The risk
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 15V-674 (15V674000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 8715J |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Electrical system › Ignition › Switch |
| Report date | October 19, 2015 |
| Owners notified | December 17, 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,368,500 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 1995 Mazda 626
- 1996 Mazda 626
- 1997 Mazda 626
- 1998 Mazda 626
- 1995 Mazda MPV
- 1996 Mazda MPV
- 1997 Mazda MPV
- 1998 Mazda MPV
- 1995 Mazda MX-6
- 1996 Mazda MX-6
- 1997 Mazda MX-6
- 1995 Mazda Protege
- 1996 Mazda Protege
- 1997 Mazda Protege
- 1998 Mazda Protege
Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 1995 Mazda 626 electrical problems 19
- 1996 Mazda 626 electrical problems 12
- 1997 Mazda 626 electrical problems 32
- 1998 Mazda 626 electrical problems 12
- 1995 Mazda MPV electrical problems 1
- 1997 Mazda MPV electrical problems 1
- 1998 Mazda MPV electrical problems 3
- 1995 Mazda MX-6 electrical problems 3
- 1995 Mazda Protege electrical problems 15
- 1996 Mazda Protege electrical problems 3
- 1997 Mazda Protege electrical problems 6
- 1998 Mazda Protege electrical problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 15V-674 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,368,500 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.