Mazda MX-5 recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Mazda MX-5, covering 230,398 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Mazda MX-5 recalls by model year

2025 1 2024 1 2023 1 2022 1 2021 1 2020 1 2019 3 2018 3 2017 2 2016 3 2006 1

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Electronic stability control (ESC): control moduleReported May 22, 2025 · 12,244 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
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.

Recall number 25V336000 · Recall details

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: softwareReported September 18, 2024 · 77,670 vehicles affected

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

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported November 12, 2021 · 121,038 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 21V875000 · Recall details

Structure: frame and members: underbody shieldsReported June 27, 2019 · 2,476 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 is 3619F.

Recall number 19V496000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)Reported February 1, 2019 · 14,370 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 number for this recall is 3019A.

Recall number 19V072000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported April 5, 2006 · 2,600 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Should this occur, the horn assembly may separate and could injure the driver.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module free of charge. The recall began on april 28, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 800‑222‑5500.

Recall number 06V103000 · Recall details

Questions about the Mazda MX-5 recalls

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How many recalls does the Mazda MX-5 have?

6, covering electronic stability control (esc), air bags and fuel system, gasoline.

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