How do I know if my Mazda Tribute has a recall?

To know if your Mazda Tribute has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Mazda Tribute VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Mazda Tribute has an open recall?

If your Mazda Tribute is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Mazda Tribute does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Mazda Tribute are taken care of by Mazda at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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Mazda Tribute

20 Recalls

NHTSA 16V-788 · OEM 0416J

Fuel Delivery Module Leaks Fuel

912 Potential Units Affected

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Mazda Tribute

NHTSA 15V-677 · OEM 8815J

Shift Lever Disengages From Transmission

4 Potential Units Affected

If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Mazda Tribute

NHTSA 14V-552 · OEM 7814I

The Vehicle May Stall

423 Potential Units Affected

If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Mazda Tribute

NHTSA 14V-282 · OEM 7614E

Power Steering Assist Loss

33,000 Potential Units Affected

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Mazda Tribute, 2008 Mazda Tribute and 1 other

NHTSA 14V-174 · OEM 7514D

Lower Control Arm Can Fail And Separate

109,000 Potential Units Affected

A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Tribute and 2 others

NHTSA 12V-357 · OEM 6812G

Vehicle May Accelerate Unexpectedly

217,500 Potential Units Affected

A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Mazda Tribute, 2001 Mazda Tribute and 5 others

NHTSA 12V-016

Brake Fluid Leak From Master Cylinder Cap

52,390 Potential Units Affected

CORROSION MAY DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING MELTING, SMOKING OR POSSIBLE FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Mazda Tribute, 2002 Mazda Tribute

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Recall FAQs

If your Mazda Tribute is affected by a new safety recall, Mazda will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Mazda Tribute has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Mazda Tribute for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Mazda Tribute is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Mazda Tribute for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Mazda Tribute for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Mazda Tribute will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Mazda Tribute by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Mazda Tribute that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Mazda Tribute, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Mazda Tribute VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Mazda Tribute Recalls

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There are 20 recalls that may affect your Mazda Tribute.

Check your Mazda Tribute for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Mazda dealership near you.

Mazda Tribute

20 Recalls

NHTSA 16V-788 · OEM 0416J

Fuel Delivery Module Leaks Fuel

912 Potential Units Affected

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Mazda Tribute

NHTSA 15V-677 · OEM 8815J

Shift Lever Disengages From Transmission

4 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Mazda Tribute

NHTSA 14V-552 · OEM 7814I

The Vehicle May Stall

423 Potential Units Affected

If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Mazda Tribute

NHTSA 14V-282 · OEM 7614E

Power Steering Assist Loss

33,000 Potential Units Affected

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Mazda Tribute, 2008 Mazda Tribute and 1 other

NHTSA 14V-174 · OEM 7514D

Lower Control Arm Can Fail And Separate

109,000 Potential Units Affected

A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Tribute and 2 others

NHTSA 12V-357 · OEM 6812G

Vehicle May Accelerate Unexpectedly

217,500 Potential Units Affected

A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Mazda Tribute, 2001 Mazda Tribute and 5 others

NHTSA 12V-016

Brake Fluid Leak From Master Cylinder Cap

52,390 Potential Units Affected

CORROSION MAY DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING MELTING, SMOKING OR POSSIBLE FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Mazda Tribute, 2002 Mazda Tribute