https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:30:05 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1977765 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT When accelerator was fully depressed to clear potential flooded condition on starting, it got caught in the floor carpet and would not return to idle. Engine immediately redlined and I turned off the ignition. Potentially disastrous if occurred during high passing situation. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1943070 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT In 2010, the air bag control module went out on my vehicle. There were no replacement units available, and I was forced to disconnect the system to prevent the dangerous possibility of a malfunction. I also had to build a dummy unit to turn the air bag status light on and off on the dashboard so that the vehicle would pass inspection. Several years later, I was able to buy what might have been https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1927111 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 1996 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the Takata air bag module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1855893 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT When I filled the gas tank the next day there was the smell of gas inside the vehicle which persisted as I drove. I took it to my Fiat dealership which maintains the vehicle and they have been unable to identify the source of the gas smell. They have been working with Madza for six weeks and no solution can be established. There was a recall on the 1999 models for a similar problem, however my VIN https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1826747 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT car has had multiple airbag lights come on I have fixed them all I cannot buy parts to fix my airbag new so I have to go and find used parts that just keep breaking I know many people with this problem almost every owner of one of these cars has this exact problem https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1819226 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Car was in storage for 3.5 years and upon starting the engine fuel sprayed from the fuel rail/fuel injector interface (I would estimate 0.2 liters per minute). 10 mb file size limit, LOL. I zoomed my photo to about 5% of the original area to show a 1/2” picture of the fuel spray. Also, FWIW, this is a race car with original/OEM engine. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1771095 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Sidewall of my one day old VeeRubber Vitron R41 split about 15 inches along the side wall of the tire about 2 to 3 inches down from the road riding part of he tire. It was a clear day and there were no warnings when the one day old tire just split along the sidewall. The tire was mounted and filled with air at a retail tire store. 185/60 R14 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1757709 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 1996 MAZDA Miata. The contact stated that the air bag warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1741945 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT WWW.SOUTHBAYMAZDA.COM HAWTHORNE BLVD. X ATRESIA BLVD MANHATTAN BEACH CA 91246-0762 3103235712 FAX https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1741946 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT WWW.SOUTHBAYMAZDA.COM HAWTHORNE BLVD. X ATRESIA BLVD MANHATTAN BEACH CA 91246-0762 3103235712 FAX https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1741947 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT WWW.SOUTHBAYMAZDA.COM HAWTHORNE BLVD. X ATRESIA BLVD MANHATTAN BEACH CA 91246-0762 3103235712 FAX https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1733422 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON NOW WITH CODE 52. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 80,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I AM DRIVING IT BUT NEED TO KNOW IF A RECALL WILL FIX THIS . https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1733423 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON NOW WITH CODE 52. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 80,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I AM DRIVING IT BUT NEED TO KNOW IF A RECALL WILL FIX THIS . https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1692356 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1690222 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WILL FLASH IN A CODE OF 5-1 OR 5-2, MEANING "SYSTEM DOWN FUSE OPEN" (51) OR "DAMAGED BACKUP BATTERY" (52). THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT MODULES, AFTER RESEARCHING FORMS I FOUND THAT MOST PEOPLE WILL TRY AND FIX IT THEMSELVES. IMPROPER REPAIR OF THIS COULD CAUSE IMPROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS AND LEAVING IT ALONE WILL ALSO CAUSE IMPROPER DEPLOYME https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1657233 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE VIN IS FOR MY 1996 MAZDA MIATA. MY COMPLAINT IS THE M291 GOING WEST BOUND TO 350 HIGHWAY IN RAYTOWN THAT VEERS TO THE WEST. THE EXIT, SEEMS TO DANGEROUS WITH CONCRETE BLOCKS SEPERATING LANES. MY SECOND INQUIRY IS A POSSIBLE CAR WRECK THAT MY DAUGHTER, [XXX] MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN. SHE DROVE A GREEN AND BLACK MUSTANG FORD CONVERTIBLE. WE LIVE APART AND AS SHE IS A YOUNG ADULT LIKE MOST https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1657234 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE VIN IS FOR MY 1996 MAZDA MIATA. MY COMPLAINT IS THE M291 GOING WEST BOUND TO 350 HIGHWAY IN RAYTOWN THAT VEERS TO THE WEST. THE EXIT, SEEMS TO DANGEROUS WITH CONCRETE BLOCKS SEPERATING LANES. MY SECOND INQUIRY IS A POSSIBLE CAR WRECK THAT MY DAUGHTER, [XXX] MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN. SHE DROVE A GREEN AND BLACK MUSTANG FORD CONVERTIBLE. WE LIVE APART AND AS SHE IS A YOUNG ADULT LIKE MOST https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1636122 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT AIR-BAG WARNING LIGHT BLINKS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TOOK IN FOR REPAIR AND SAID PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. WHAT IS MY RECOURSE? https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1609907 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE BY MAZDA. THESE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE INSPECTED AND/OR REPLACED EVERY 10 YEARS OR WHEN GO BAD TO ENSURE AIRBAG SYSTEM CONTINUES TO WORK. KNOWN FOR GOING BAD AFTER ABOUT 10-15 YEARS DUE TO INTERNAL AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE BATTERY GOING DEAD, OR CONTROL MODULE GOING BAD, THESE ARE BLUE IN COLOR AND FOUND UNDER DASH AREA USUALLY ON CENTRAL FIRE WALL. SINC https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1605500 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT WHEN CAR IS STARTED AFTER NOT USED FOR SEVERAL HOURS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT DISPLAYS CONTINUOUSLY DURING START PERIOD BUT THEN CHANGES TO BLINKING. CONTINUES BLINKING UNTIL CAR IS STOPPED AND IGNITION TURNED OFF. WHEN CAR IS IMMEDIATELY STARTED AGAIN, LIGHT TURNS OFF AFTER INITIAL START PERIOD, AS EXPECTED, BLINKING DOES NOT RE-OCCUR UNTIL CAR HASN'T BEEN RUN FOR SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE BEING STARTED AG https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1605501 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT WHEN CAR IS STARTED AFTER NOT USED FOR SEVERAL HOURS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT DISPLAYS CONTINUOUSLY DURING START PERIOD BUT THEN CHANGES TO BLINKING. CONTINUES BLINKING UNTIL CAR IS STOPPED AND IGNITION TURNED OFF. WHEN CAR IS IMMEDIATELY STARTED AGAIN, LIGHT TURNS OFF AFTER INITIAL START PERIOD, AS EXPECTED, BLINKING DOES NOT RE-OCCUR UNTIL CAR HASN'T BEEN RUN FOR SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE BEING STARTED AG https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1506619 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING FOR NO REASON https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1497356 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA MIATA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND COULD NOT BE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IMMOBILIZER MODULE ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED AND DISABLED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1494753 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL MY 1992 MAZDA MIATA'S AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING ON THE DASH, AND THERE IS A SOFT BEEP HEARD,WHICH IS INTERMITTENT. THE FLASHING STARTS AS SOON AS THE CAR IS STARTED, AND IT CONTINUES WHILE IN MOTION. THERE IS A PAUSE BETWEEN A SERIES OF AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES. THE BEEP IS SOFT AND STARTED WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. I THOUGHT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING; HOWEVER, NOW THE BEEPING I https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1452755 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL. AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON CONTINUOUSLY AFTER TURNING ENGINE ON, NEVER GOES OFF. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, AND TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED ON ANY RECALLS. I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE LATE 1995 MODELS, BUT NOT THE EARLY 1996 ONES. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT IT WOULD COST ME $900 TO $1000 TO FIX. AT THAT TIME, IT HAD TO REMAIN UNFIXED, AN https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1445842 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT DRIVER FROM HITTING HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL RESULTING IN SEVERE FACIAL LACERATION. SOLO VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON NB HWY 680 APPROACHING BENICIA BRIDGE. CHP DISPATCH LOG #357. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1441664 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKS. THE AIR BAG HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. THE CODE FROM THE LIGHT INDICATES A FAULTY ACTUATOR. THE CAR HAS 65000 MILES AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1429745 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT THIS CAR HAS A SAFETY IMMOBILIZER THAT PREVENTS CAR FROM RUNNING IF THE CORRECT TRANSPONDER KEY IS NOT USED. THIS CAR HAS ONLY 28,000 MILES, OF WHICH I HAVE DRIVEN THE LAST 10,000 MILES. THIS WEEK THE IMMOBILIZER CONTROL ELECTRONICS FAILED, RENDERING THE CAR TO STOP RUNNING AND WILL NOT RESTART. RESEARCHING ON THE WEB IT APPEARS THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH MANY 2001 AND SOME 2002 MODELS. FIRSTLY T https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1424526 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT THE TRUNK SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE. THE CABIN SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE. WHILE RESEARCHING ONLINE, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT A GAS SMELL ON THESE CARS. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5-miata#complaint-1397789 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT THE PO012 ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON . I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS 2001-2002 MAZDA MIATA MX-5 . I THINK MAZDA REPLACED THE ECU TOO ELIMINATE THE CODE. PLEASE HELP. THANKS DALE