1992 Mazda 626 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1992 Mazda 626. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS
4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes1injuries
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
Total complaints24

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1992 mazda 626 dx, odometer 184,580mi. Vehicle traveling at approx 35mph on city street. As another vehicle cut me off I pressed the brakes hard at which point I heard a popping sound and brake pedal went all the way to the floor but the car was not stopping. At which point I pumped the brakes a…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2011-10-11

“1992 mazda 626 dx, odometer 184,580mi. Vehicle traveling at approx 35mph on city street. As another vehicle cut me off I pressed the brakes hard at which point I heard a popping sound and brake pedal went all the way to the floor but the car was not stopping. At which point I pumped the brakes a…”

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2011-10-11

“I am the owner of a1992 mazda 626 which is having a transition problem indicated by the flashing hold light. Though my talking to many mazda owners this seems to be a common occurrence with this make, model and year car. At this time the transition is shifting rough and appears to not shift past…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2009-11-08

“Mazda 626 - auto transmission - full maintenance history at mazda dealer. Auto transmission hold light issues and locking lugs in the torque convertor fragmented into the gear selection sections of the auto transmission. Dealer warranty did not apply due tot he torque convertor being seen by…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · reported 2004-11-11

“I have a 1992 mazda 626, with automatic front seat belt retractors. About six months ago, the right side retractor failed, resulting in an extended buzzing of the seat belt alarm, and a dashboard warning light that would not go out. Mazda agreed to furnish the part, but left me with the…”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · reported 2004-01-05

“Driving from denver, co towards santa barbara, ca on 6/15/01. Was on hwy 70 west at mile marker 100 in utah between green river and salina, when tire blewout at 75mph and car went out of control and landed in ditch. Tire damaged and left rear side bumper detached from car. Neck injury as a result…”

TIRES · reported 2001-06-15

“Front lens on turn signal are cracked. Vehicle hasn't been in an accident. Consumer covered holes up with tape so moisture wouldn't settle in. Mazda was contacted and they had no complaints.*aki”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · reported 2001-03-14

“Belt mechanism fails to move the belt forward when the door is opened.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 1999-03-10
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Mazda 626 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.