2005 Mazda Mpv recalls
Air Bags · NHTSA 19V781000 · Oct 31, 2019
Do not drive – the manufacturer advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired.
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at…
47,006 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 18V404000 · Jun 15, 2018
Do not drive – the manufacturer advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired.
Problem: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain…
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4.…
4,184 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 18V402000 · Jun 15, 2018
Do not drive – the manufacturer advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired.
Problem: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North…
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019.…
308,591 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Service Brakes · Jan 16, 2024 · 251,000 miles · OH · crash
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda MPV. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. As a result of the failure, the contact crashed into a tree on the passenger side of the vehicle. The driver's side air bag deployed; however, the passengerâs side air bag…
Air Bags · May 20, 2022 · CO
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Mazda MPV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V404000 (Air Bags) however, the nearest dealer location was nearly 5 hours away. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and attempted to send a mechanic from the dealer to the residence for the recall repair however, the dealer declined. The contact was then…
Service Brakes · May 28, 2018 · 139,900 miles · CT
I was coming home from work doing the speed limit and my car would not stop I press the brake all the way to the floor and it still did not stop I pulled up my emergency brake and that did not work so finally I got the car to stop because I kept pumping the brakes and the car started slowing down and I threw it in park I was so scared I searched around for recalls on the brake…
Unknown or Other · Dec 13, 2017 · PR
Dos note tun on checklight.engine went out running ande dos note give conde.tried wiht other ecu ande hace the dame.
Engine · Dec 6, 2017 · 81,125 miles · CA
Engine stalls or shut down completely when auto moves from high speed to low speed. Mazda 6 w/ 3.0 liter engine, which is the same engine as this unit, has a similar issue - see here: http://www.6crew.com/files/tsb/01-016-06-2135.pdf this is happening persistently for the last 2 years.
Structure · Sep 12, 2017 · TN
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver side doors failed to open from the inside. The contact had to open the windows to open the doors from the outside handle. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
Air Bags · Jul 21, 2017 · MO
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V354000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke with bommarito mazda service (4198 I-70 north outer rd, st peters, mo 63376) who…
Structure · May 11, 2017 · 79,473 miles · OH
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. While the vehicle was stationary, the frame of the vehicle in front of the rear wheels was rusted and severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,473.
Interior Lighting · Mar 13, 2017 · LA
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact stated that there was a random failure and various warning indicators flashed, including the service engine and air bag warning indicators. In addition, the interior lighting failed to function. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V354000 (air bags) several months ago and was unable to…
Engine · Mar 13, 2017 · LA
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact stated that there was a random failure and various warning indicators flashed, including the service engine and air bag warning indicators. In addition, the interior lighting failed to function. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V354000 (air bags) several months ago and was unable to…
Electrical System · Mar 13, 2017 · LA
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact stated that there was a random failure and various warning indicators flashed, including the service engine and air bag warning indicators. In addition, the interior lighting failed to function. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V354000 (air bags) several months ago and was unable to…
Air Bags · Mar 13, 2017 · LA
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda mpv. The contact stated that there was a random failure and various warning indicators flashed, including the service engine and air bag warning indicators. In addition, the interior lighting failed to function. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V354000 (air bags) several months ago and was unable to…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mazda Mpv have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2005 Mazda Mpv, the most recent one (19V781000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mazda Mpv?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (10), engine (6), engine and engine cooling (6).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2005 Mazda Mpv?
Owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2005 Mazda Mpv?
NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.