2017 MAZDA MX-5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
40
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 MAZDA MX-5
The 2017 MAZDA MX-5 has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 40 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (4 complaints), Steering (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 MAZDA MX-5
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 MAZDA MX-5, potentially affecting up to 92,040 vehicles.
Recall 24V695000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 77,670 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V072000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
| 14,370 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 MAZDA MX-5
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 MAZDA MX-5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Happened at US 101 Southbound 0.1 MILES SOUTH of RENGSTORFF AVENUE. “Power Steering Malfunction” light came on, then suddenly after 1 second, the car’s steering went stiff and suddenly braked while at freeway speed flow of traffic. Car then sharply veered left into center divider due to automatic sudden braking with no control of the steering wheel
Happened at US 101 Southbound 0.1 MILES SOUTH of RENGSTORFF AVENUE. “Power Steering Malfunction” light came on, then suddenly after 1 second, the car’s steering went stiff and suddenly braked while at freeway speed flow of traffic. Car then sharply veered left into center divider due to automatic sudden braking with no control of the steering wheel
I have 205/45/R 17 on a car that I drive on short trips maybe once a week or two. Driving on the highway, the tpms light came on and the handling was instantly strange. I pulled over and checked the tire, the sidewall was blown out on the passenger rear. I had it replaced. Now about 2 months later, the right rear went flat after a trip. I took it to be repaired and was told that the sidewall was splitting and it could not be repaired. I am concerned that this may not be coincidence.
Vehicles rear windshield spontaneously shattered. Vehicle was idle and upon starting the vehicle a cracking sound was heard in the cabin and the rear view mirror was unusable as the rear windshield was entirely shattered into <1 inch pieces. Small pieces of loose glass had fallen from both upper corners of the windshield. The windshield is still attached to the vehicle and rear visibility is severely limited. No third-party inspections have been executed. There was no previous damage to the windshield and the car was idling when the failure occurred. There were no indications of potential failure before the incident.
Airbag recall mail received from Mazda, when trying to book online mazdausa.com service depart denies vehicle has a recall and refused to schedule appointment
Safety Rating for the 2017 MAZDA MX-5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 MAZDA MX-5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 MAZDA MX-5
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 40 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 MAZDA MX-5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02-001/22 — SUSPENSION
Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise from rear suspension when driving at low speeds and/or turning due to the rattling of the bush of the upper lateral link in the rear hub support. Dimensional variation of the bush boots in the rear hub support may cause insufficient sealing which...
09-021-21-3818b — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
All Mazda Connect vehicles in new car inventory must be updated to the software version listed below in this TSB as part of the New Car Ready Step 3 process. Make sure the new vehicle specialist receives a copy of this bulletin. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below,...
SA-046-21 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain about incorrect MAZDA CONNECT clock time. This may be caused by an incorrect clock GPS Sync setting.
08-001-21-3790 — SEAT BELTS
Some vehicles may experience a seat belt that retracts slowly. This is caused by the seat belt, seat belt guide and seat belt anchor (A) accumulating dust and dirt from hands and/or from the outside when driving with the top down. An increase in friction makes the seat belt retraction...
09-001-21-3763 — STRUCTURE
Some vehicles may exhibit scratches (1) on the rear of the seat back bar garnish (2) from contact with the convertible top (3). Due to assembly variations, the clearance between the seat back bar garnish and the convertible top is too small on some vehicles.
09-003-20-3671 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealerâÂÂs responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing...
09-001-20-3670 — SEATS
Some vehicles may exhibit scratches (1) on the rear of the seat back bar garnish (2) from contact with the convertible top (3).Due to assembly variations, the clearance between the seat back bar garnish and the convertible top is too small on some vehicles.On later 2016 models (starting with VINs...
09-022-19-3599a — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
All Mazda Connect vehicles in new car inventory must be updated to the software version listed below in this TSB as part of the New Car Ready Step 3 process. Make sure the new vehicle specialist receives a copy of this bulletin. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below,...
SA-034-18 — EQUIPMENT
MAZDA CONNECT SYSTEM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
SSPB5 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2017 MX-5 Battery Discharging Concern Special Service Program (SSP) B5 - Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) on certain 2017 MX-5 vehicles equipped with retractable fastback hardtop, and built from October 4, 2016 through May 9, 2017. On affected MX-5 vehicles, if the vehicle...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 MAZDA MX-5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-5
- 2012 MAZDA MX-5 — 6 complaints
- 2013 MAZDA MX-5 — 2 complaints
- 2014 MAZDA MX-5 — 8 complaints
- 2015 MAZDA MX-5 — 2 complaints
- 2016 MAZDA MX-5 — 41 complaints
- 2017 MAZDA MX-5 (current)
- 2018 MAZDA MX-5 — 5 complaints
- 2019 MAZDA MX-5 — 18 complaints
- 2020 MAZDA MX-5 — 1 complaint
- 2021 MAZDA MX-5 — 1 complaint
- 2022 MAZDA MX-5 — 6 complaints
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