The 1991 Mazda MPV has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the ignition switch, where grease on internal contact points can become conductive, overheat, and start a fire.
The front seatbelt buckle release buttons, marked "PRESS," are made of red plastic that can crack and break. When pieces fall into the buckle assembly, the buckle may not latch or release properly, leaving occupants without reliable belt protection in a crash. On the braking side, the rear brake linings can change friction characteristics as they wear, causing unpredictable stopping behavior and triggering the anti-lock brake system earlier than intended, which can result in sudden stops or longer stopping distances.
At a glance
What can fail
Grease at the ignition switch contact points may become conductive and overheat in certain 1989–1998 Mazda vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition switch at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The red plastic release buttons on front safety belt buckles can break. Broken pieces can fall into the buckle assembly and cause the buckle to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace or repair the buckle assembly at no cost. A preventive fix for unbroken buttons is being developed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear brake lining material properties change as the brakes wear, causing friction to increase and rear brakes to perform inconsistently. This triggers the ABS system prematurely.
What the fix does
Replace the rear brake assemblies with new ones that maintain consistent friction characteristics.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
