Mazda MX-5 recalls and problems
6 recalls and 155 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
155
Crashes reported
13
Fires reported
0
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Mazda MX-5 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 MX-5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 MX-5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 MX-5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 MX-5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 MX-5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 MX-5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 MX-5 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 MX-5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 MX-5 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 MX-5 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 MX-5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 MX-5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 MX-5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 MX-5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 MX-5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 MX-5 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 MX-5 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported Mazda MX-5 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 32 | |
| Air Bags | 25 | |
| Electrical System | 20 | |
| Structure | 20 | |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | |
| Steering | 10 | |
| Seat Belts | 8 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 |
All Mazda MX-5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-336 | May 22, 2025 | 2024–2025 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. |
| 24V-695 | Sep 18, 2024 | 2016–2023 | Air Bags | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. |
| 21V-875 | Nov 12, 2021 | 2018–2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. |
| 19V-496 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2016 | Structure | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. |
| 19V-072 | Feb 1, 2019 | 2016–2019 | Power Train | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. |
| 06V-103 | Apr 5, 2006 | 2006 | Air Bags | On certain passenger vehicles, the bolt attaching the horn assembly to the steering wheel hub may fail during a driver side front air bag deployment in extremely low ambient temperature. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mazda MX-5?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 has the most reports (34). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mazda MX-5 have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Mazda MX-5 model years 2006, 2016–2025.
What are the most common Mazda MX-5 problems?
Owners report power train, air bags, electrical system problems most often.