Mazda MX-5 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 70 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Mazda MX-5 (2006–2026).

Complaints
70
Recalls
5
Model years
16
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mazda MX-5 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mazda MX-5 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 MX-510000Transmission & Drivetrain
2025 MX-530001Lighting
2024 MX-550001Electrical System
2023 MX-571011Transmission & Drivetrain
2022 MX-550001Transmission & Drivetrain
2021 MX-510001Transmission & Drivetrain
2020 MX-530001Airbags
2019 MX-5102023Electrical System
2018 MX-520003Electrical System
2017 MX-551012Airbags
2016 MX-5182003Airbags
2015 MX-510000Brakes
2014 MX-530000Body & Structure
2009 MX-522040Airbags
2007 MX-520000Electrical System
2006 MX-520000Airbags

Most common Mazda MX-5 problem areas (all years)

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    18 complaints
  • Airbags
    12 complaints
  • Electrical System
    12 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    6 complaints
  • Steering
    6 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    5 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mazda MX-5 received by NHTSA each month.

Mazda MX-5 recalls

  • Recall 25V336000May 22, 202512,244 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V695000Sep 18, 202477,670 vehiclesModel years 2016–2023

    Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V875000Nov 12, 2021121,038 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V496000Jun 27, 20192,476 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V072000Feb 1, 201914,370 vehiclesModel years 2016–2019

    Risk: If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Mazda models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology