2022 Mazda Mx-5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Seats (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (167)
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
Electrical System 2026-06-17 · SA-027-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sa supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted below in red. sa-027/26 04/16/26 description the mazda dca-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. if the mazda dca-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replac
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 167 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-10 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“on two occasions the vehicle (which is silver--more about that below) has suddenly and without warning activated its emergency braking. the most recent occasion was summer of 2023. on a clear, dry afternoon the system activated while i was at speed on the suncoast parkway approaching an automatic toll arch. fortunately there were no other vehicles …”
2024-12-06 · Power Train · 14,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 mazda mx-5. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in operation, the rooftop failed to remain sealed opened or closed as intended, causing the alarm system to be disarmed. the contact stated that the vehicle would not move forward or backward while shifted into gear. there was no warning light illuminated. in addition…”
2024-06-18 · Power Train“transmission failure due to bad synchros…”
2024-06-18 · Power Train“manual transmission synchronizers fail, causing erratic gear shift operation and the inability to change gears, which could result in an accident. the nd mazda miata owners group on facebook has polled its owners and found a 10% failure rate of manual transmissions among owners in the group who required replacement of the transmission. on [xxx], …”
2022-10-16 · Seats“hi team, i bought a mazda miata mx5 rf 2022 and its user manual states the vehicle is to come with latch system to attach the child car system. however the latch hooks are not present in that car seat. 1) my understanding is that is a legal requirement to provide the latch system. could you please clarify if that is the case? 2) if there is a dis…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.