2000 Mazda 626 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 217
Latest campaign: Oct 5, 2005

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Oct 5, 2005	05E065000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 7, 2000	00V074000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 5, 2005Latest campaign


Oct 5, 200505E065000	Fuel system, gasoline IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 05E065000 What's wrong CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN. Risk IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR. Remedy SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698. Campaign NHTSA 05E065000 · Oct 5, 2005
Mar 7, 200000V074000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V074000 What's wrong VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN RESERVOIR TANK CAPS ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE PRODUCED WITH A WORN OUT DIE AND LACK VENTILATION HOLES. AS A RESULT, THE PRESSURE IN THE RESERVOIR TANK CAN DROP GRADUALLY AS THE BRAKE PAD OR SHOE WEARS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DROPS. ALSO, THE PRESSURE COULD REACH A POINT THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER AND DRUM CYLINDER ARE PULLED BACK BY THE VACUUM IN THE RESERVOIR TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A LONG TIME. Risk THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RESERVOIR CAP AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. Campaign NHTSA 00V074000 · Mar 7, 2000

Oct 5, 200505E065000

Fuel system, gasoline

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

DetailsHide details for campaign 05E065000

What's wrong: CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.
Risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
Campaign: NHTSA 05E065000 · Oct 5, 2005

Mar 7, 200000V074000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V074000

What's wrong: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN RESERVOIR TANK CAPS ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE PRODUCED WITH A WORN OUT DIE AND LACK VENTILATION HOLES. AS A RESULT, THE PRESSURE IN THE RESERVOIR TANK CAN DROP GRADUALLY AS THE BRAKE PAD OR SHOE WEARS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DROPS. ALSO, THE PRESSURE COULD REACH A POINT THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER AND DRUM CYLINDER ARE PULLED BACK BY THE VACUUM IN THE RESERVOIR TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A LONG TIME.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RESERVOIR CAP AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.
Campaign: NHTSA 00V074000 · Mar 7, 2000

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component217

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

217Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Power train	159	73	1	3
Engine and engine cooling	17	8	0	0
Service brakes	13	6	1	1
Hydraulic	13	6	1	1
Equipment	12	6	1	1
Suspension	10	5	2	1
Air bags	8	4	3	2
Electrical system	7	3	1	1
Fuel system	6	3	0	0
Gasoline	6	3	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	5	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	2	0	0
Exterior lighting	4	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	2	0	0
Steering	4	2	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the cabin. There were no warning indicators illuminated.”
Filed 05/07/2018 · ODI 11092359
Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mazda 626. Upon starting the vehicle, a strong fuel odor was detected in the vehicle. The odor would disappear several minutes after starting the vehicle.”
Filed 08/18/2017 · ODI 11016260
Power train
“Transmission failure. Car is parked, and won't go into gear. Seems to be a common issue for this make and model car.”
Filed 08/14/2017 · ODI 11015144

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2000 Mazda 626 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda 626 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Mazda 626. The most recent, 05E065000 (reported October 5, 2005), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Mazda 626?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 159 complaints out of 217 filed with NHTSA (73%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Mazda 626?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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