Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Mazda MX-5 has 1 recall, 7 complaints.
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Recalls
7
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 16, 2026
24V695000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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 ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2023 Mazda MX-5 C RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | STEERING | Steering feels sticky at higher speeds, once the vehicle is at full operating temp. The steering req... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Manual transmission will not reliably shift from 2nd to 3rd gear without a grinding noise. Other ow... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dear, I’m writing to address the delayed response to the recall for my Mazda MX-5, which began on Se... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | AIR BAGS | On [XXX] my [XXX] son was driving the vehicle and at low speed (30 mph or under) lost control of th... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Mazda Miata model years 2022-2024 with manual 6sp transmission are experiencing a large number of fa... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | My vehicle has only 8700 miles. At around 2500 miles first gear refused to engage, and I had to star... |
| Aug 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The manual transmission has a synchronizer failure. Safety was put at risk due to inability to safe... |