2019 Mazda Mx-5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Steering (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:software 2024-09-18 · campaign 24V695000 · 77,670 vehicles
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."
Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-11-12 · campaign 21V875000 · 121,038 vehicles
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (219)
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
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 2026-06-18 · 09-020-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description some vehicles may exhibit scratches (1) on the rear of the seat back bar garnish (2) from contact with the convertible top (3). due to assembly variations, the clearance between the seat back bar garnish and the convertible top is too small on some vehicles. repair procedure 6. install t
Power Train 2026-05-01 · 01-008-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red. 01-008/23 06/05/23 some vehicles may exhibit rattling noises from the engine compartment and oil leakage from the drive belt auto tensioner. this may be caused by insufficient sealing at the driv
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-30 · SA-031-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged vin plate or vehicle certification label. to obtain a replacement vin plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible through the lower-left area of the windshield), contact dag (dealer assistance group) using vin plate request form available on
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 219 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-12-28 · Steering“on the dash the amber abs light came on as well as the red brake light and they stayed on for a couples and i took it to the shop and they said it was the "steering angle sensor" and they changed it and the lights came back on a day later and they took another look from head to toe and they couldn't find a reason why the abs and brake lights were s…”
2023-08-21 · Steering“while driving 65 mph,i lost power steering control then the electronics system shut down momentarily then it restarted itself and made to destination.next morning, i tried to drive the car but the steering wasn't working. later on that day ,i checked it again then it worked. …”
2022-08-26 · Vehicle Speed Control“i've had the car about 4,500 miles. no problems. current mileage is 8899. drove about 30 miles. 88 degrees. humid. dry. slowed and turned right into my driveway. stopped to run and open the garage. standard tranny. the moment i slipped it out of gear, the engine began to howl, revving to between 5,500 and 6,000 r.p.m.s. turned it off. t…”
2022-04-11 · Seat Belts“seat belts fail to retract or tighten properly. i have to hand feed the belt slowly back into the housing when i put the seat belt on to get it to properly tighten. it also fails to retract when i remove the belt, once i got caught in the loop almost falling onto pavement when i was exiting the vehicle. my dogs have on occasion gotten snarled in th…”
2021-05-06 · Wheels · 15,832 mi“in oct. of 2018, i purchased a mazda with yokohama advan sport v105, 195/50r16, 84v tires. these were the standard tires that came on the car. now some 15,832 miles later and less than 3 yrs., i am told that they have "micro cracks" and should be replaced. closer research revealed that these are "summer tires" that "flexing of the specialized ru…”
2020-12-07 · Power Train · 252,200 mi · 💥 crash“as i was exiting a bp gas station (62 griffin corporation dr, chelsea, al 35043) and making a right onto county road 11, the rear tires of the car started to spin (1/4 throttle). i noticed that abs or the stability control system did not activate. the car was not in "sport" mode. it was in the "d" driving mode. the rear tires continued spinning …”
2020-12-07 · Structure:body · 25,220 mi · 💥 crash“as i was exiting a bp gas station (62 griffin corporation dr, chelsea, al 35043) and making a right onto county road 11, the rear tires of the car started to spin (1/4 throttle). i noticed that abs or the stability control system did not activate. the rear tires continued spinning and i felt the car's back end fishtailing. at this point, i starte…”
2020-07-20 · Structure:body · 23,000 mi“soul red crystal paint excessive paint chipping. front of car and hood has more that 50 white spots from chipping paint. 23,000 miles and the car looks terrible from the front.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.