2006 Mazda Mpv recalls
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
Air Bags · Jul 16, 2018 · MA
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 mazda mpv. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V404000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Tulley mazda (147 daniel webster hwy, nashua, nh) was contacted and confirmed that the…
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Apr 23, 2018 · 82,600 miles · TX
My vehicle has les than 84,000 miles on it and all of a sudden the check engine light came on while I was driving and a technician later told me that there is a problem in the spark plug system. I also had a windshield wiper pop off while in use going down the highway.
Engine · Apr 23, 2018 · 82,600 miles · TX
My vehicle has les than 84,000 miles on it and all of a sudden the check engine light came on while I was driving and a technician later told me that there is a problem in the spark plug system. I also had a windshield wiper pop off while in use going down the highway.
Engine · Jun 13, 2017 · 200,000 miles · AL
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda mpv. While driving various speeds, idling, or driving uphill, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from engine cylinder number six. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the sierra mazda dealer in birmingham, al. The contact was informed…
Air Bags · Mar 28, 2017 · AL
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 mazda mpv. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V354000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.…
Exterior Lighting · Jul 29, 2014 · NY
The headlight housings have hazed over. This condition has severly limited the light output of the headlights. The vehicle is well maintained and the manufacturer contends that this is normal wear on the headlight. *js I find it hard to believe that they intended the light output to diminish over time to the point where the headlight housings restrict light output below…
Structure · Oct 4, 2013 · 100,000 miles · FL · crash
I own a 2006 mazda mpv. On september 26, my wife had an accident while entering in our home drive way, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle continued to accelerate and struck the garage door and crashed against the internal wall that divide the garage from the kitchen. We did not reported the accident to the police or the insurance to avoid further increase in the…
Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 4, 2013 · 100,000 miles · FL · crash
I own a 2006 mazda mpv. On september 26, my wife had an accident while entering in our home drive way, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle continued to accelerate and struck the garage door and crashed against the internal wall that divide the garage from the kitchen. We did not reported the accident to the police or the insurance to avoid further increase in the…
Electrical System · Apr 11, 2013 · 170,000 miles · AR
The electric window control for the 2006 mazda mpv failed to lower the drivers side window when engaged. When the other window controls were engaged, the control panel on the drivers side door began to make a whining noise and smoke. We reported it to the mazda dealer who told US that they have seen this problem quite a bit, but it is not on any recall and would cost almost…
Visibility · Apr 11, 2013 · 170,000 miles · AR
The electric window control for the 2006 mazda mpv failed to lower the drivers side window when engaged. When the other window controls were engaged, the control panel on the drivers side door began to make a whining noise and smoke. We reported it to the mazda dealer who told US that they have seen this problem quite a bit, but it is not on any recall and would cost almost…
Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 18, 2012 · 24,388 miles · NY
The dealer replaced the filler tube for filling up the gas tank. Every time I pump gas into the vehicle I get back splash that goes all over myself and the ground. I've been trying to get them to fix the problem, but the dealer and the manufacturer don't want to fix the problem. The vehicle was still under warranty when the problem started. They have replaced the filler tube…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 6, 2011 · 38,944 miles · NY
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mazda mpv. The contact stated whenever fuel was added to the vehicle it spilled back out. The dealer replaced the filler tube twice and the fuel tank one time since the vehicle was repaired and the failure continued to occur. The fuel continued to spill out on the contact. The manufacturer wrote a letter and a customer service representative should…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Mazda Mpv have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2006 Mazda Mpv, the most recent one (18V404000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda Mpv?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (2), engine (2), vehicle speed control (2).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2006 Mazda Mpv?
Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2006 Mazda Mpv?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.