Does the 1989 Mazda 626 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1989 Mazda 626 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mazda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Mazda 626?

42 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1989 Mazda 626 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Mazda 626. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mazda been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Mazda 626 recalls, newest first

October 29, 1993NHTSA 93V174000244,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: Resin molded front handles fail at the door latch actuating rod attachment, freeing the rod to fall inside the door frame. Subsequent lowering of the associated window may force the actuating rod downward and release the door latch.
Consequence: Inadvertent actuation of the door latch causes the doorto open unexpectedly which could result in an occupant falling out of thevehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door handle/latch assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 13, 1993NHTSA 93E035000300 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
Consequence: If the retaining ring does not sit correctly in thegroove, the axle lug nuts will break, causing the brake drum, wheel, and tireassembly to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 1989 Mazda 626 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train › Automatic transmission11
Seat belts7
Structure › Body › Door4
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline3
Engine and engine cooling › Engine2

Other 1989 Mazda models

Questions

Does the 1989 Mazda 626 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Mazda 626 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mazda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Mazda 626?: 42 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.