Does the 1995 Mazda Protege have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, exterior lighting, air bags, engine and engine cooling. 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 1995 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 1995 Mazda Protege?

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

1995 Mazda Protege recalls

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

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

For the 1995 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.

1995 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

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

April 21, 2000NHTSA 00V11800076,000 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
Consequence: The failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the headlight switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 3, 1995NHTSA 95V18400051,817 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags

Summary: The tie down hooks can cause undercarriage impacts that can result in unnecessary air bag deployments.
Consequence: Inadvertent air bag deployment can cause injury to the occupants and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the tie down hooks with modified tie down hooks.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 21, 1995NHTSA 95V0330005,760 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: The wire rod used in the manufacture of the engine valve springs can develop minute cracks causing breakage of the springs.
Consequence: This breakage can cause engine chatter, damage to the engine pistons, and cause the engine to stall increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all sixteen (16) valve springs in the engine of the affected vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 165 complaints about the 1995 Mazda Protege with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 30
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 53
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Air bags › Frontal36
Exterior lighting › Headlights14
Service brakes13
Air bags12
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline10

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Questions

Does the 1995 Mazda Protege have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, exterior lighting, air bags, engine and engine cooling. 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 1995 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 1995 Mazda Protege?: 165 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.