Recall has been open for two years and Mazda still hasn't provided the tools to dealerships to fix it. Mazda keeps emailing to go to a dealership but they they have to turn you away as they are unable to repair the vehicle.
The worst 2020 Mazda MX-5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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. Mazda's number for this recall is 6924I.
Recall number 24V695000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Mazda MX-5 255
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- CSP13 - customer service program - mazda connect infotainment system limited warranty extension
- CSP13 - customer service program - mazda connect infotainment system limited warranty extension.
- Subject: Update – Campaign Warranty Claim Response Enhancements – Modules Not Repaired for Certain...
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
- Description
- This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
- Description
- This SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
2020 Mazda MX-5 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | RWD | 26 | 34-35 | 29-30 |
What 2020 Mazda MX-5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Mazda and the federal safety agency have sent out multiple notices calling owner to go to dealers to have the recall remediated. If one schedules to go to a dealership they are informed that Mazda does not yet have a tool available to remedy the issue. I've been on a waiting list for over 4 months and no tool is available yet. Since this appears to be a software issue it's very concerning that it's taking this long to create a "tool" to resolve an airbag issue.
2020 mx5 rf club edition with 65k miles lost engine power while driving in rush hour traffic. Car would not re-start, required a tow, and I was left stranded and without transportation. Since car was inoperable it was towed to nearby reputable mechanic and per the mechanic fuel pump has failed. Same fuel pump has been recalled by other manufacturers and hundreds of thousands of 2018-2019 mx5's have been recalled due to a similar defective fuel pump. I believe my car is effected by a defective fuel pump and should be included in the recall and replaced by the manufacturer free of charge. Part can be inspected. Part has been inspected by an independent service center. No warning signs prior to the issue occurring, battery and engine lights appeared as vehicle lost power.
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Questions about the 2020 Mazda MX-5
Is the 2020 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2020 Mazda MX-5, fewer than a typical MX-5 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Mazda MX-5?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda MX-5 have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Mazda MX-5 get?
Official estimates for the 2020 Mazda MX-5 range from 29 to 30 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 26 city and 34-35 highway.
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