MAZDA MX-5
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
MAZDA MX-5 Reliability Overview
The MAZDA MX-5 has been produced from 2006 to 2026. Over 21 model years, NHTSA has received 196 complaints and issued 18 recall campaigns for this model.
21
Model Years
196
Complaints
18
Recalls
2006–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2025 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: seat-belts
2024 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2023 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2022 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2021 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmissioninternalclutchesbands
2020 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: fuelpropulsion-system
2019 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 18
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2018 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2017 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 12
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitywiper
2016 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 41
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2015 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: fuelpropulsion-system
2014 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 8
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: structurebody
2013 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagson-off-switch-assembly
2012 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2011 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: exterior-lighting
2010 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2009 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2008 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 11
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2007 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 23
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2006 MAZDA MX-5
Complaints: 36
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: seat-belts
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | N/A | seat-belts |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | N/A | power-train |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | N/A | power-train |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | N/A | power-train |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmissioninternalclutchesbands |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | N/A | fuelpropulsion-system |
| 2019 | 18 | 3 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2017 | 12 | 2 | N/A | visibilitywiper |
| 2016 | 41 | 3 | N/A | power-train |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | N/A | fuelpropulsion-system |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | N/A | structurebody |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | N/A | air-bagson-off-switch-assembly |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | N/A | exterior-lighting |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2006 | 36 | 1 | N/A | seat-belts |