4 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Mazda is recalling certain MX-5 models. Because of a software error, the dashboard light for the traction control and stability control systems may not come on when it should. As a result, these cars do not meet the federal safety rule for electronic stability control systems. Dealers will replace the stability control unit.
Mazda is recalling certain MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the control unit that manages the air bags can cause the front air bags to inflate with too much force in a crash. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for occupant crash protection. Dealers will update the air bag sensor control software at no cost to the owner. Mazda has already mailed notification letters to owners.
The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and become deformed, which can cause the fuel pump to fail. If the pump fails while you are driving, the engine may stall, and stalling increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pump in affected vehicles, free of charge.
In some Mazda MX-5 Miata vehicles with automatic transmissions, the computer that controls the transmission was programmed incorrectly. Under certain conditions, this can cause the vehicle to suddenly downshift on its own and abruptly slow down, without the driver choosing to do so.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2018–2025 Mazda MX-5. 3 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Mazda MX-5 stability control warning light may not illuminate" (NHTSA campaign 25V336000), reported May 22, 2025.
The 2018 Mazda MX-5 has the most, with 3 recalls. The 2020 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 4 Mazda MX-5 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Mazda dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: