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Mazda MX-5 recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns across the 2016 to 2025 MX-5 model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MX-5 recalls | 1 | Traction control system |
| 2024 MX-5 recalls | 1 | Traction control system |
| 2023 MX-5 recalls | 1 | Air bags: software |
| 2022 MX-5 recalls | 1 | Air bags: software |
| 2021 MX-5 recalls | 1 | Air bags: software |
| 2020 MX-5 recalls | 1 | Air bags: software |
| 2019 MX-5 recalls | 2 | Air bags: software |
| 2018 MX-5 recalls | 3 | Air bags: software |
| 2017 MX-5 recalls | 2 | Air bags: software |
| 2016 MX-5 recalls | 3 | Air bags: software |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in MX-5 campaigns are:
- Air bags (8 campaigns)
- Power train (3 campaigns)
- Traction control system (2 campaigns)
- Fuel system, gasoline (2 campaigns)
- Structure (1 campaign)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Mazda recalls.
Mazda MX-5 recall questions
Which Mazda MX-5 year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2018 MX-5 has the most, with 3 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Mazda MX-5 with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.