2019 MAZDA MX-5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 MAZDA MX-5
The 2019 MAZDA MX-5 has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints), and Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 MAZDA MX-5
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2019 MAZDA MX-5, potentially affecting up to 213,078 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 21V875000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 121,038 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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 2019 MAZDA MX-5
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 MAZDA MX-5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
On the Dash the amber ABS light came on as well as the red Brake light and they stayed on for a couples and I took it to the shop and they said it was the "Steering Angle Sensor" and they changed it and the lights came back on a day later and they took another look from head to toe and they couldn't find a reason why the ABS and Brake Lights were staying on and now its only intermit after four weeks, it cost me about $644.00 dollars for the SAS plus $130.00 for diagnostic plus renter car and the lights still come on (Meineke Auto Shop.) On the screen of the car it states something wrong with the Electrical Vacuum Pump but they checked and the scanner is not pulling nothing up and the shop end up stating, it was probably an "electrical issue." I believe with the miles the car has, it shouldnt had needed any new sensor and there is a possible electrical defect or bad wiring. Car has no accidents and drives fine and straight but the lights come on a few times a week but never when Im driving only when its first turned on.
On the Dash the amber ABS light came on as well as the red Brake light and they stayed on for a couples and I took it to the shop and they said it was the "Steering Angle Sensor" and they changed it and the lights came back on a day later and they took another look from head to toe and they couldn't find a reason why the ABS and Brake Lights were staying on and now its only intermit after four weeks, it cost me about $644.00 dollars for the SAS plus $130.00 for diagnostic plus renter car and the lights still come on (Meineke Auto Shop.) On the screen of the car it states something wrong with the Electrical Vacuum Pump but they checked and the scanner is not pulling nothing up and the shop end up stating, it was probably an "electrical issue." I believe with the miles the car has, it shouldnt had needed any new sensor and there is a possible electrical defect or bad wiring. Car has no accidents and drives fine and straight but the lights come on a few times a week but never when Im driving only when its first turned on.
On the Dash the amber ABS light came on as well as the red Brake light and they stayed on for a couples and I took it to the shop and they said it was the "Steering Angle Sensor" and they changed it and the lights came back on a day later and they took another look from head to toe and they couldn't find a reason why the ABS and Brake Lights were staying on and now its only intermit after four weeks, it cost me about $644.00 dollars for the SAS plus $130.00 for diagnostic plus renter car and the lights still come on (Meineke Auto Shop.) On the screen of the car it states something wrong with the Electrical Vacuum Pump but they checked and the scanner is not pulling nothing up and the shop end up stating, it was probably an "electrical issue." I believe with the miles the car has, it shouldnt had needed any new sensor and there is a possible electrical defect or bad wiring. Car has no accidents and drives fine and straight but the lights come on a few times a week but never when Im driving only when its first turned on.
While driving 65 mph,I lost power steering control then the electronics system shut down momentarily then it restarted itself and made to destination.Next morning, I tried to drive the car but the steering wasn't working. Later on that day ,I checked it again then it worked.
While driving 65 mph,I lost power steering control then the electronics system shut down momentarily then it restarted itself and made to destination.Next morning, I tried to drive the car but the steering wasn't working. Later on that day ,I checked it again then it worked.
Safety Rating for the 2019 MAZDA MX-5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 MAZDA MX-5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 MAZDA MX-5
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 MAZDA MX-5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSP12 Parts Warr — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November...
CSP12 Repair MX5 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November...
CSP12 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM CSP12 - DENSO LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM WARRANTY EXTENSION: Attention ALL Mazda Dealers: This is a Warranty Extension and not a recall campaign. Repairs are not to be made unless there is a confirmed low-pressure fuel pump failure within the coverage period. As of November...
09-018-22b — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 74.00.324 or later). The system performance has been improved as follows: Ver. 74.00.324 fixes these software errors (bugs): * If the shift lever is operated quickly while displaying the CarPlayTM screen, the...
09-026-22a — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain that the front passenger seat belt warning light flashes and the seat belt warning beep is activated, even though there is no occupant in the front passenger seat. When a passenger seat occupant sits with a load on the front side for a long time with...
00-003/22 — LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on as-needed basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system. The BSM radar aiming is performed whenever the BSM control module, the BSM bracket...
SA-019-21e — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MAZDA CONNECT SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [6TH GENERATION VEHICLES]. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns
02-002-21-3769a — WHEELS
Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark...
SA-015-21 — VISIBILITY
Some customers may complain that the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is inoperative. The symptoms may include: When the ignition is switched ON, the warning indicator light turns ON momentarily and then turns off after a few seconds. The BSM system does not operate after 1st key cycle (cold soak),...
02-002-21-3769 — WHEELS
Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 MAZDA MX-5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-5
- 2014 MAZDA MX-5 — 8 complaints
- 2015 MAZDA MX-5 — 2 complaints
- 2016 MAZDA MX-5 — 41 complaints
- 2017 MAZDA MX-5 — 12 complaints
- 2018 MAZDA MX-5 — 5 complaints
- 2019 MAZDA MX-5 (current)
- 2020 MAZDA MX-5 — 1 complaint
- 2021 MAZDA MX-5 — 1 complaint
- 2022 MAZDA MX-5 — 6 complaints
- 2023 MAZDA MX-5 — 7 complaints
- 2024 MAZDA MX-5 — 6 complaints
Other MAZDA Models
- MAZDA MAZDA3 — 3,974 total complaints
- MAZDA 626 — 3,877 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-5 — 3,005 total complaints
- MAZDA MAZDA6 — 2,906 total complaints
- MAZDA TRIBUTE — 2,830 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-9 — 1,786 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-7 — 1,539 total complaints
- MAZDA PROTEGE — 1,377 total complaints