2016 Mazda MX-5 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
3
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Mazda MX-5 vehicles were involved in 7 fatal crashes with 4 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskA software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to… · Sep 18, 2024
- Crash riskSkid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle · Jun 27, 2019
- Crash riskDue to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain… · Feb 1, 2019