Does the 2006 Mazda MPV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Mazda MPV, the most recent reported on June 15, 2018 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda MPV?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by engine (2).

How many 2006 Mazda MPV complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Mazda MPV recalls and problems

2 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mazda MPV.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2006 Mazda MPV recalls

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 18V402000 · reported June 15, 2018 · Mazda North American Operations · 308,591 vehicles potentially affected

The 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 Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 18V404000 · reported June 15, 2018 · Mazda North American Operations · 4,184 vehicles potentially affected

The 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 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags2
Engine2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Service brakes, hydraulic1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 16, 2018 · Air bags
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…

Apr 23, 2018 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 82,600 miles
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.

Jun 13, 2017 · Engine · 200,000 miles
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…

Mar 28, 2017 · Air bags
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…

Jul 29, 2014 · Exterior lighting
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. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THEY INTENDED THE LIGHT OUTPUT TO DIMINISH OVER TIME TO THE POINT WHERE…

MPV model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	4	113	12	2
2004	5	71	2	1
2005	3	36	5	0
2006	2	12	2	0

Across all years, the 2000 MPV has the most complaints (149). All Mazda MPV years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Mazda MPV have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Mazda MPV, the most recent reported on June 15, 2018 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda MPV?: Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by engine (2).
How many 2006 Mazda MPV complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 16, 2018.