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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Mazda 626 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 5, 200505E065000 | Fuel system, gasolineIN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 05E065000
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Owner complaints by component189
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 140 | 74 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 11 |
| Equipment | 15 | 8 |
| Air bags | 11 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 3 |
| Tires | 5 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility | 4 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 |
7 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 2001 mazda 626. The contact stated that after fuel was added to the vehicle, the engine seized and would not engage. The engine would operate when the accelerator pedal was tapped.”
- Electrical system
“My daughter was sitting in her car when she noticed smoke coming from the wiper switch area and blinker area. The smoke smelled like burning plastic.”
- Steering
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda 626. While driving 15 mph, and slowing down to make a turn into a parking lot, the steering wheel emitted smoke and burst into flames.”
Other Mazda 626 model years
- 20020 recalls87 complaints
- 20010 recalls188 complaints
- 20001 recall217 complaints
Other Mazda models
- 2001 Tribute13 recalls563 complaints
- 2001 MPV3 recalls70 complaints
- 2001 B-Series3 recalls37 complaints
- 2001 MX-5 Miata1 recall22 complaints
- 2001 Protege1 recall50 complaints
- 2001 Millenia0 recalls29 complaints
- 2004 Mazda32 recalls145 complaints
- 2002 Mazda61 recall28 complaints
- 2013 CX-51 recall194 complaints
- 2007 CX-95 recalls86 complaints
- 2007 CX-74 recalls528 complaints
- 2004 RX-810 recalls490 complaints
2001 Mazda 626 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Mazda 626 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2001 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 2001 Mazda 626?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 140 complaints out of 189 filed with NHTSA (74%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 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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