Does the 1991 Mazda Protege have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. 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 1991 Mazda Protege 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 1991 Mazda Protege?

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

1991 Mazda Protege recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1991 Mazda Protege. 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.

1991 Mazda Protege 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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 51 complaints about the 1991 Mazda Protege with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 8
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Seat belts › Front › Retractor10
Seat belts8
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage4
Service brakes4
Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices3

Other Mazda Protege years

Other 1991 Mazda models

Most recalled 1991 vehicles

1991 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
1991 Blue Bird TC2000 (12 recalls)
1991 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
1991 Thomas School Bus (11 recalls)
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All of 1991’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1991 Mazda Protege have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. 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 1991 Mazda Protege 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 1991 Mazda Protege?: 51 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.