The 1991 Mazda Mpv has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,824,007 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
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.
SEAT BELTS95V1030051995-05-24360,433 affected
Defect
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC92V0270001992-02-2795,074 affected
Defect
THE REAR BRAKE LININGS CAN CHANGE OVER TIME. AS THE BRAKES WEAR, THE COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION CAN INCREASE, PRODUCING INCONSISTENT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND PREMATURE ACTIVATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM.
Consequence
INCONSISTENT BRAKING AND PREMATURE ACTIVATION OF THE ABSSYSTEM CAN CAUSE SUDDEN STOPS OR INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES, AND RESULT ININCREASED RISK OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WITH ASSEMBLIES WHOSE FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS DO NOT CHANGE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF PREMATURE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATION.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
9
4crashes2injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
2
Total complaints81
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The seat belts on my 1991 mazda mpv are simply falling apart. The fuel vapor separator does an inadequate job of keeping gasoline fumes out of the vehicle. There have been recalls on both of these items. When I took it in to the local dealer they only performed an inspection. Both issues remain…”
“The seat belts on my 1991 mazda mpv are simply falling apart. The fuel vapor separator does an inadequate job of keeping gasoline fumes out of the vehicle. There have been recalls on both of these items. When I took it in to the local dealer they only performed an inspection. Both issues remain…”
“Paint is chipping and fading all over the van especially on the back and the roof. I saw lots of models on the road with the same paint problem. *jb”
“Paint started to chip away. Transmission was replaced for the second time.”
“Paint started to chip away. Transmission was replaced for the second time.”
“While driving, consumer had to stop suddenly and applied brake pedal abruptly. The anti-lock brake system failed and consumer collided with another vehicle. The brakes locked up. Ts”
“Consumer states the right rear audio speaker caught fire while driving.*jb”
“Automatic transmission, which had a transmission cooler, failed prematurely at 64,000 miles.*ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA92008 Opened 1992-02-03 · closed 1992-03-16
INCONSIST.BRK PERFORMANCE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationEA95005 Opened 1995-03-10 · closed 1995-08-01
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationEA96031 Opened 1996-12-20 · closed 1998-03-31
FUEL LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOR
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOR MAY FAIL AT NIPPLE FOR FUEL TANK HOSE CONNECTION RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE AREA BEHIND THE RIGHT REAR TRIM PANEL.
InvestigationPE91088 Opened 1991-06-18 · closed 1991-10-21
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE91134 Opened 1991-10-01 · closed 1992-02-03
INCONSISTENT BRAKE PERFORM
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InvestigationPE96055 Opened 1996-09-13 · closed 1996-12-20
FUEL LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATOR FAILURE
RATORS AREEVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM LIQUID-VAPOR SEPARATORS ARE ALLEGEDLY FAILING AND LEAKING FUEL LIQUID/VAPOR.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Mazda Mpv as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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