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1998 Mazda 626 recalls

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

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

For the 1998 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.

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1998 Mazda 626 recalls, newest first

October 19, 2015NHTSA 15V6740001,368,500 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Summary
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.
Consequence
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
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. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 5, 2005NHTSA 05E06500042,962 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 9, 2000NHTSA 00V13400031,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break.
Consequence
The broken spring may get caught in the timing belt, resulting possible engine stalling.
Remedy
Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 2, 1998NHTSA 98V24300073,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Summary
Vehicle description: if the vehicle is operated in a hot, humid environment with the window open and air conditioner running, it is possible for condensation to enter the audio unit and cause a short circuit.
Consequence
If the short circuit occurs at one specific set of terminals, the speaker can overheat and in some cases, catch fire.
Remedy
Dealers will affix aluminum tape over the audio unit to prevent water from entering.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 17, 1997NHTSA 97V22800020,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to a programming error, the powertrain control module (PCM) installed can, under certain driving conditions, trigger a shift in air-fuel ratio to an overlean condition.
Consequence
This condition can result in an engine stall, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the PCM with the correct engine control logic.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 434 complaints about the 1998 Mazda 626 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
15
Deaths reported
5

Most complained-about components

  1. Power train › Automatic transmission278
  2. Engine and engine cooling › Engine42
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys14
  4. Power train13
  5. Power train › Manual transmission12

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Questions

Does the 1998 Mazda 626 have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, equipment. 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 1998 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 1998 Mazda 626?
434 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.