Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the MAZDA Protege.
7 model years with recalls (2000–2006)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The MAZDA Protege has 6 known NHTSA safety recalls across 7 model years (2000–2006), most commonly involving Exterior Lighting.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every Protege Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the MAZDA Protege across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE…
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE…
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL…
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR…
The MAZDA Protege has 6 known NHTSA safety recalls across 7 model years (2000–2006), most commonly involving exterior lighting. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which MAZDA Protege model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each MAZDA Protege model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the MAZDA Protege safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the MAZDA Protege as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
