2007 Mazda Mx-5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats (3) · Structure (2) · Visibility (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (200)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-11 · SA-041-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Engine 2026-06-19 · SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sa supersedes the previously issued sa(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. sa-061/25 12/17/25 description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by ask
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Electrical System 2025-12-17 · SA-061-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. below
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-10 · 07-004-25a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (a/c) system is operating. it is most noticeable when the a/c is first turned on. this odor is the result of mold growth in the a/c evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling
Showing the 6 most recent of 200 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-11-11 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“launch edition 2016 miatas equipped with bsm h have known defective modules. mazda has put out a tsb but have not initiated a recall. bsm will randomly disable itself and stop functioning until you turn the vehicle off and then on again. …”
2022-08-18 · Structure:body“there is a leak on the passenger side footwear which has caused rust on the from cross frame and the wires for the airbag to get wet and other wires.…”
2018-09-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 2,436 mi“check engine light comes on every few weeks, various obd codes: p0455, p2402, p2407. this model has a know emission control system problem. selling dealer replaced filler cap twice and a purge valve before the dealership closed. some filler pipes are known to be defective. other dealers are not interested without charging 3 figure amounts for '…”
2017-05-26 · Seats“failed passenger seat sensor diagnosed by local mazda dealership - parts and labor not covered under warranty due to age of car. parts/labor exceed $1600 for the repair. this particular vehicle is under 60k miles, and rarely has a passenger-seat occupant (so very little stress/wear on the seat) and has had no physical or water damage to the car…”
2017-01-24 · Suspension · 107,000 mi“car was in motion on a public road with the steering while slightly turned when the back end gave out and dangerously fishtailed over all lanes of the road. vehicle's toe control link failed at 50mph caused this. considering this is a safety critical oem part that was never altered or changed, and the vehicle was well below life expectancy (107,000…”
2016-04-10 · Unknown Or Other · 100 mi“the electric top never worked since i bought it. the dealer replaced the motor on the top. it still catches when i go to take it down. it also catches sometimes when i put it up. i took it in several times and was always told the same thing. i have contacted the customer service at mazda to no avail. here it is 2016 and the problem remains. …”
2015-10-21 · Air Bags · 44,150 mi“airbag warning light shows code 22 on intermittent basis not repeated during multiple dealer visits. critical safety systems, such as airbags, must be made to be reliable. dealer indicates mazda does not cover parts or labor to repair, or provide assurance that other components of the srs will not need repair also. 20.000 to 45,000 miles on odomete…”
2015-01-09 · Seats · 11,752 mi“the airbag warning light came on. i took the car to the dealer, dyer mazda in vero beach, fl. the dealer told me the airbag may or may not deploy in the event of a crash. they said i needed a passenger weight sensor, a passenger seat track adjuster, and an sas unit. approximately $2,000 just for the parts. i called the manufacturer, mazda,…”
2014-06-10 · Structure · 56,000 mi“i first noticed the floor under my drivers seat in the back was soaked. i took it to a mazda dealer immediately and was told that the drainage system was probably backed up with debris causing the water to back up inside the car and it would cost approx. $700.00. it seemed to happen when my car was exposed to heavy rain. also whenever i went to …”
2013-03-19 · Seats · 54,374 mi“the passenger airbag disabled dash light remains on when the passenger seat is pushed to the rear with no one in the seat. the passenger seat belt unbuckled warning light is also lit even though no one is in the seat. both lights turn off when the empty seat is moved forward. i am unsure if the air bag will deploy if needed. a mazda dealer told …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.