Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 Mazda MPV recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA campaign 01V382000 · reported December 17, 2001 · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · 19,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain mini vans without anti-lock braking systems (ABS) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." due to inappropriate brake pipe layout, these vehicles do not meet the brake stopping distance with partial failure requirements of the standard.
- The risk
- If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will modify the brake system. Owner notification began january 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 00V113001 · reported April 11, 2000 · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · 39,095 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: mini vans. These mini vans do not have tire information labels that comply with section 5.3 of FMVSS 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
- The fix
- Owners will be sent accurate tire information labels and owner manual inserts.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 00V113002 · reported April 11, 2000 · MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS · 19,526 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with original equipment 16 inch tires. These mini vans do not have the correct recommended cold inflation pressure on the label and thus do not comply with section 5.1.2 of FMVSS 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
- The fix
- Owners will be sent accurate tire information labels and owner manual inserts. In addition, owners of mpv's with 16" tires will be advised to check their tire pressure to make sure that the tires are inflated to 35 psi.
Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
NHTSA campaign 99V191000 · reported July 16, 1999 · MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC · 13,030 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: minivans. Due to the inappropriate shape of the linkage in the rear door lock controller, accumulated dust may prevent the door lock mechanism from functioning properly, causing incomplete locking of the door when the childproof locking system is used.
- The risk
- This could result in an opening of the door while driving, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will install parts in the latching assembly that will prevent this problem from occurring.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline
NHTSA campaign 99V171000 · reported July 7, 1999 · MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC · 5,600 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: minivans equipped with engines supplied by ford motor company cleveland engine plant. These engines are installed with fuel injectors that do not match the lower intake manifold
- The risk
- This can result in a fuel leakage.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the lower intake manifold assembly.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Feb 4, 2021 · Service brakes
NHTSA 01V382000 MANUFACTURER CAMPAIGN # 0520A 12/20/2001 REMEDY AVAILABLE DX BRAKE LINES AND VALVES. AS VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION FRONT SUSPENSION SHAKES VERY BAD ABOUT 35MPH TO 50MPH DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE ON HWY.
Apr 27, 2016 · Air bags · 185,285 miles
APPROXIMATELY SIX BLOCKS FROM HIS HOME, THE OWNER OF A 2000 MAZDA MPV MINIVAN WAS IN THE LEFT TURN LANE OF A HIGHWAY WAITING TO TURN LEFT. WHILE STOPPED AND WITH NO IMPACT, THE SIDE AIRBAGS SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE STRIKING THE DRIVER. THERE WERE TWO CHILDREN SEATED IN THE REAR. AS…
Sep 23, 2015 · Equipment · 145,000 miles · crash reported
EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE REPLACEMENT, LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY ALMOST HIT TWO PEOPLE, DOES NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED. TGE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL ON ITS OWN AND HIT MY NEIGHBORS PROPERTY AFTER VEING PARKED FOR DAYS.THESE ARE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE LOOKED AT. I CAN NOT AFFORD A DIFFERENT…
Dec 10, 2014 · Air bags · 185,021 miles
I GOT INTO MY CAR AND PLACE MY SEAT BELTS ON. I SHIFTED THE CAR IN REVERSE GEAR AND STARTED REVERSING FOR 3 SECONDS AND WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OR COLLISION TO THE CAR, THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED ON MY WHOLE LEFT CHEST WALL, ARM AND SHOULDER THROWING ME TO THE RIGHT. I WAS IN SHOCK AND DIDN'T REALIZED WHAT…
May 27, 2014 · Air bags · 156,000 miles
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT AIRBAG INFLATED FOR NO REASON AT ALL. EMERGENCY CARE WAS REQUIRED. CAUSED A CRACKED RIB AND SEVERE PAN.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 4, 2021.