2020 MAZDA MX-5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
12
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2020 MAZDA MX-5
The 2020 MAZDA MX-5 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 MAZDA MX-5
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 MAZDA MX-5, potentially affecting up to 77,670 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2020 MAZDA MX-5
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 MAZDA MX-5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Safety Rating for the 2020 MAZDA MX-5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 MAZDA MX-5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 MAZDA MX-5
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 MAZDA MX-5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
09-005-26 — LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
If the right-side Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) control module is replaced for any reason, it is also necessary to replace the left-side BSM control module in order to complete the radar aiming procedure. If the right-side BSM control module is replaced alone, "Automatic Configuration" and "BSM Radar Aiming" cannot be...
SA-039/25 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. If a structure's windows create enough of a curve, the concave glass can focus the sun's rays onto a small area...
CSP13c Dealer Ltr — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CSP13 - CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM - MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION As a result of a Mazda Connect Infotainment Class Action settlement, Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to implement a Customer Service Program (CSP13). The coverage and terms for vehicles are listed below in this Dealer email and...
SA-052-24 — POWER TRAIN
Some customer's might state that they notice fluid or oil leaking/dripping on the ground when the vehicle is parked. For this concern, inspect the vehicle for any trace of a fluid or oil leak and use the following examples as a guide to determine if it is severe enough to...
07-003-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 °F (10 °C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by inappropriate soldering in the ambient temperature sensor. To eliminate this concern, the soldering...
09-017-23 — STRUCTURE
Some vehicles may exhibit scratches (1) on the rear of the seat back bar garnish (2) from contact with the convertible top. Due to assembly variations, the clearance between the seat back bar garnish and the convertible top is too small on some vehicles.
09-026-22a — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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...
02-001/22 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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...
07-002-21-3774a — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Some vehicles may experience that the A/C does not blow cold air (blows warm air) due to a refrigerant leak. This is caused by a crack in the cooler pipe (HI) A (1) due to engine vibration. To correct this issue, the material and thickness of the cooler pipe (HI)...
SA-015-21 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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),...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 MAZDA MX-5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-5
- 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 — 18 complaints
- 2020 MAZDA MX-5 (current)
- 2021 MAZDA MX-5 — 1 complaint
- 2022 MAZDA MX-5 — 6 complaints
- 2023 MAZDA MX-5 — 7 complaints
- 2024 MAZDA MX-5 — 6 complaints
- 2025 MAZDA MX-5 — 1 complaint
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