The 1991 Mazda MPV has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the ignition switch, where internal grease can become conductive, overheat, and start a fire.
The front seatbelt buckles carry a separate concern: the red plastic release buttons can crack and break, sending fragments into the buckle mechanism. If debris jams the assembly, the buckle may fail to latch securely or release at the wrong moment, leaving occupants without reliable belt protection in a crash. On the braking side, the rear brake shoe linings can change their friction characteristics as they wear, causing the brakes to grab harder than expected. This inconsistency can trigger the anti-lock brake system prematurely, which may produce sudden stops or unexpectedly longer stopping distances depending on conditions.
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.
