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2006 Mazda Mazda5 Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5, affecting structure & body and engine. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mazda dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Dec 4, 2006
Owner complaints
78

All 2006 Mazda Mazda5 recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 06V463000Dec 4, 2006Structure & Body9,800 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin,and wyoming. The side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.

    Risk: As a result, when the door is opened the door latch pawl may remain in the open position resulting in the door not being able to be closed and latched. If the vehicle is operated with an open door it may allow an unbelted occupant to be ejected from the vehicle which could result in injury or death.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the sliding door latches with modified latches. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

  2. NHTSA 05V412000Sep 19, 2005Engine7,000 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system

    On certain sport utility vehicles, a heat buildup in the exhaust system can occur.

    Risk: This condition could result in a fire.

    Remedy: Mazda instructed owners (september 16, 2005) to bring in their vehicles and will be given a rental or loaner vehicle at no cost while mazda repairs these vehicles. The recall began on october 26, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Mazda Mazda5 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Mazda Mazda5, covering structure & body and engine.
Are 2006 Mazda Mazda5 recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2006 Mazda Mazda5?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 06V463000, reported Dec 4, 2006, concerning the structure & body.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.