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Mazda MX-5: recalls and fuel economy
5recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
0with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
20163
20172
20183
20193
20201
20211
20221
20231
20241
20251
Recalls by component
Traction Control System1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Air Bags1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Structure1
Power Train1
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
|---|
| 2010 | Premium Gasoline | 23–24 MPG | $3,400–$3,550 | 3 |
| 2011 | Premium Gasoline | 23–24 MPG | $3,400–$3,550 | 3 |
| 2012 | Premium Gasoline | 23–24 MPG | $3,400–$3,550 | 3 |
| 2013 | Premium Gasoline | 23–24 MPG | $3,400–$3,550 | 3 |
| 2014 | Premium Gasoline | 23–24 MPG | $3,400–$3,550 | 3 |
| 2015 | Premium Gasoline | 23–24 MPG | $3,400–$3,550 | 3 |
| 2016 | Premium Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,750 | 2 |
| 2017 | Premium Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,850 | 2 |
| 2018 | Premium Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,850 | 2 |
| 2019 | Premium Gasoline | 29–30 MPG | $2,750–$2,850 | 2 |
| 2020 | Premium Gasoline | 29–30 MPG | $2,750–$2,850 | 2 |
| 2021 | Premium Gasoline | 29–30 MPG | $2,750–$2,850 | 2 |
| 2022 | Premium Gasoline | 29–30 MPG | $2,750–$2,850 | 2 |
| 2023 | Premium Gasoline | 29–30 MPG | $2,750–$2,850 | 2 |
| 2024 | Premium Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,850 | 2 |
| 2025 | Premium Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,850 | 2 |
| 2026 | Premium Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,850 | 2 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Traction Control System · about 12,244 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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…
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the DSC unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7425E.
Air Bags · about 77,670 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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…
Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.…
Fuel System, Gasoline · about 121,038 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
Structure · about 2,476 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall…
Power Train · about 14,370 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's…
Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.