Mazda MX-5 recalls

15 official safety recalls for the Mazda MX-5 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Fuel pipe may leak

    Reported November 3, 2025Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2025/4426,013 vehicles affected

    Fuel pipe brackets may be insufficiently tightened. Vibration during repeated high-speed engine operation may cause a pipe to resonate and leak, increasing fire risk. The fuel pipe will be replaced with a modified part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Fuel Pipe Concern
    Defect
    On affected vehicles The brackets used to secure the fuel pipes to the engine may not be tightened sufficiently. If the engine is repeatedly operated at high speed such as during circuit driving vibrations may cause the fuel pipe to resonate potentially causing the pipe to leak. The fuel leakage may increase the risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Replace the fuel pipe with a modified part.

  2. Traction or stability warning light may not illuminate

    Reported September 1, 2025Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2025/2021,914 vehicles affected

    A software error may prevent the traction or stability control indicator from illuminating when abnormal yaw is detected. Drivability and braking are not affected. The hydraulic unit and control module will be replaced with a modified part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MX-5 Traction/Stability Light May Fail to Illuminate
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Traction Control System (TCS)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may not illuminate when abnormal yaw rate characteristics are detected due to a software diagnostic programming error. This issue does not affect vehicle drivability or braking performance.
    Remedy
    Replace the DSC Hydraulic Unit/Control Module (HU/CM) with a modified part that includes improved software.

  3. Stability control warning light may not illuminate

    Reported May 22, 2025Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 25V33600012,244 vehicles affected

    A software error may prevent the traction control or dynamic stability control warning light from illuminating, so a system issue may go unreported and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the stability control unit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. The Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
    Consequence
    An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the DSC unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7425E.

  4. Parking assist may not detect obstacles

    Reported February 28, 2025Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2025/043720 vehicles affected

    Incorrect software may prevent the parking assist system from detecting obstacles correctly while reversing, increasing accident risk. The parking assist unit will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MX-5 Parking Assist Unit Reprogramming
    Defect
    On affected vehicles when reversing obstructions may not be detected correctly due to inappropriate software in the parking assist unit which may increase the risk of an accident.
    Remedy
    Reprogram the parking assist unit.

  5. Front air bags may deploy with excessive force

    Reported September 18, 2024Model years 2016–2023NHTSA campaign 24V69500077,670 vehicles affected

    An air bag control module software error may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will update the sensor control module software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Fuel pump impeller may deform and cause pump failure

    Reported January 4, 2022Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2021/435161,844 vehicles affected

    The low pressure fuel pump impeller may deform, causing pump failure. The pump will be replaced with an improved part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IMPELLER MIGHT BECOME DEFORMED
    Defect
    The impeller in the low-pressure fuel pump may become deformed causing fuel pump failure.
    Remedy
    Replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved part.

  7. Fuel pump impeller may crack and deform

    Reported November 12, 2021Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 21V875000121,038 vehicles affected

    The low-pressure fuel pump impeller may crack and deform, causing the pump to fail and the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pumps free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Undershield bracket may separate

    Reported September 2, 2019Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2019/265968 vehicles affected

    The metal bracket securing the undershield may separate from the vehicle. The front undershield will be replaced with a modified part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNDERSHIELD METAL BRACKET MAY SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE
    Defect
    The metal bracket used to secure an under shield may separate from the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Replacement of the front under shield with a modified part

  9. Skid plate and bracket may detach

    Reported June 27, 2019Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 19V4960002,476 vehicles affected

    The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the skid plate free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
    Defect
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.
    Consequence
    Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3619F.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Automatic transmission may downshift unexpectedly

    Reported February 25, 2019Model years 2016–2018DVSA recall R/2019/036697 vehicles affected

    The automatic transmission may downshift unexpectedly. The transmission control module software will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MODELS FITTED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY UNEXPECTEDLY DOWNSHIFT
    Defect
    Automatic Transmission may unexpectedly downshift.
    Remedy
    Reprogram of the software contained within the Transmission Control Module.

  11. Transmission may downshift and abruptly decelerate

    Reported February 1, 2019Model years 2016–2019NHTSA campaign 19V07200014,370 vehicles affected

    Incorrect transmission control module programming may cause an unexpected downshift and abrupt deceleration, potentially causing loss of control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the module with corrected software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. DCDC converter fault may stall the engine or cause a fire

    Reported September 17, 2018Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2018/2371,930 vehicles affected

    A control logic fault may cause a short circuit in the DCDC converter, potentially stalling the engine or overheating the converter and causing a fire. The PCM software will be reprogrammed; if error code U3000: 49-DCDC is stored, the DCDC converter will also be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CONTROL LOGIC WHICH MONITORS THE CHARGING CONTROL PROGRAM FAILS TO DIVERT ELECTRICAL POWER AWAY FROM CAPACITOR IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT
    Defect
    On the subject vehicles the control logic which monitors the charging control program fails to divert the electrical power away from the capacitor when a fault is detected within the capacitor circuit. This can cause a short circuit inside the DCDC converter and could cause the engine to stall or overheating of the DCDC converter itself which could cause a fire. The fault is accompanied by the �i-ELOOP� warning light being illuminated on the instrument cluster along with the �i-Stop� warning light flashing The engine may in some circumstances stall and fail to restart. In extreme cases the DCDC converter could overheat and cause a fire
    Remedy
    Reprogram the PCM with the correct control logic. If error code �U3000: 49-DCDC� is stored � the DCDC Converter must also be replaced.

  13. Horn assembly bolt may fail during airbag deployment

    Reported April 5, 2006Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 06V1030002,600 vehicles affected

    In extremely low temperatures, the bolt attaching the horn assembly to the steering wheel may fail when the driver airbag deploys. The horn assembly could separate and injure the driver. Dealers will replace the driver airbag module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BOLT ATTACHING THE HORN ASSEMBLY TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB MAY FAIL DURING A DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
    Consequence
    SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE HORN ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE AND COULD INJURE THE DRIVER.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500.
    Notes
    MAZDA RECALL NO.3906C.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

  14. Fog lamp socket holder may detach

    Reported December 12, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/09985,017 vehicles affected

    Heat expansion and shrinkage may detach the front fog lamp socket holder, exposing the hot bulb to vehicle bodywork or fittings. A spring will be fitted to keep the holder attached.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FOG LAMP SECURITY CONCERN.
    Defect
    Repeated thermal expansion and shrinkage in use may cause the front fog light socket holder to become detached from the fog light case. As a consequence an exposed hot bulb may come into contact with part of the vehicle body or fittings.
    Remedy
    Attach a spring to the rear of the fog light to prevent the socket holder detaching from the fog light case.

  15. Driver's floor mat may jam throttle pedal

    Reported December 7, 2000DVSA recall R/2000/138167 vehicles affected

    The driver's floor mat may interfere with the throttle pedal and cause it to stick open, potentially leading to loss of control. The mat will be replaced with a modified type.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVERS FLOOR MAT MAY INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE PEDAL
    Defect
    The floor mat fitted in the driver's footwell may interfere with the throttle pedal and cause the throttle to stick open. This may lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace mat with modified type.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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