Mazda MX-5 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Mazda MX-5, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- May 22, 2025Crash risk2024–2025 Mazda MX-5 — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. The Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
25V336000 · 12K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Sep 18, 2024Crash risk2016–2023 Mazda MX-5 — Air Bags
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
24V695000 · 78K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Nov 12, 2021Crash risk2019 Mazda CX-3, 2018–2019 Mazda CX-5, 2018–2019 Mazda CX-9 and 4 other models — 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. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
21V875000 · 121K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Jun 27, 2019Crash risk2016 Mazda MX-5 — Structure
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.
19V496000 · 2K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Feb 1, 2019Crash risk2019 Mazda !MX-5, 2016–2018 Mazda MX-5 — Power Train
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
19V072000 · 14K units · Mazda North American Operations
- Apr 5, 2006Crash risk2006 Mazda MX-5 — 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.
06V103000 · 3K units · MAZDA MOTOR CORP