https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mazda !MX-5. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:44:14 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2176488 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Happened at US 101 Southbound 0.1 MILES SOUTH of RENGSTORFF AVENUE. “Power Steering Malfunction” light came on, then suddenly after 1 second, the car’s steering went stiff and suddenly braked while at freeway speed flow of traffic. Car then sharply veered left into center divider due to automatic sudden braking with no control of the steering wheel https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2176489 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Happened at US 101 Southbound 0.1 MILES SOUTH of RENGSTORFF AVENUE. “Power Steering Malfunction” light came on, then suddenly after 1 second, the car’s steering went stiff and suddenly braked while at freeway speed flow of traffic. Car then sharply veered left into center divider due to automatic sudden braking with no control of the steering wheel https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2169300 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several warning lights illumin https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2159117 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has a recurrent malfunction of the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), part of the exterior headlight system and advertised as a safety feature within Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE® technology. The failure presents as a dashboard warning stating: “Headlight System Malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected.” The affected components remain installed and are available for inspection upon request. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2159118 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has a recurrent malfunction of the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), part of the exterior headlight system and advertised as a safety feature within Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE® technology. The failure presents as a dashboard warning stating: “Headlight System Malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected.” The affected components remain installed and are available for inspection upon request. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2158324 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Driving vehicle on highway could not get the manual transmission into 3rd gear. Had to double clutch in order to do so. The vehicle only had 5,700 miles. The transmission produced a loud whining sound that could be heard outside the car. Took vehicle to dealership in which entire transmission was replaced. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2155930 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 nearby. I pulled to the side of the road and turne https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2139533 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving on interstate 30 with the cruise control on and I needed to slow down as there was roadwork so I pressed down the brakes to disengage the cruiser control and slow the vehicle down, the vehicle not only not slow down but lunged forward. The brake pedal did not disengage the cruise control after pumping the brake pedal several times and tried to bring the vehicle back to the set speed https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2139534 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving on interstate 30 with the cruise control on and I needed to slow down as there was roadwork so I pressed down the brakes to disengage the cruiser control and slow the vehicle down, the vehicle not only not slow down but lunged forward. The brake pedal did not disengage the cruise control after pumping the brake pedal several times and tried to bring the vehicle back to the set speed https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2134017 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have 205/45/R 17 on a car that I drive on short trips maybe once a week or two. Driving on the highway, the tpms light came on and the handling was instantly strange. I pulled over and checked the tire, the sidewall was blown out on the passenger rear. I had it replaced. Now about 2 months later, the right rear went flat after a trip. I took it to be repaired and was told that the sidewall was s https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2132535 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Manual transmission will not reliably shift from 2nd to 3rd gear without a grinding noise. Other owners are reporting similar issues that have required a full replacement of the transmission in MY2023 cars. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2101492 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Vehicles rear windshield spontaneously shattered. Vehicle was idle and upon starting the vehicle a cracking sound was heard in the cabin and the rear view mirror was unusable as the rear windshield was entirely shattered into <1 inch pieces. Small pieces of loose glass had fallen from both upper corners of the windshield. The windshield is still attached to the vehicle and rear visibility is sever https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2098132 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX] my [XXX] son was driving the vehicle and at low speed (30 mph or under) lost control of the vehicle in a turn. The vehicle hit a telephone pole that was rotted from termite infestation which shattered into three pieces (one piece landing on the cars windshield frame and driver roll bar hoop) . He impacted the airbags and had an unstable anterior fracture of the c5 vertebrae and a stable https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2081713 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Mazda MX-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V695000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2076160 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT my driver-side seatbelt buckle has been jamming since about one month after purchase. When I brought the issue to the dealership, they were able to temporarily fix it using an air compressor, citing that the buckle was full of "small debris". Upon further inquiry, I was told the debris consisted of "air particles and dust" and was advised not to leave the door open or drive with the top down. Give https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2061413 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle has only 8700 miles. At around 2500 miles first gear refused to engage, and I had to start the car in second for a week. That week I scheduled for service but the problem was not reproducible, since then it has been intermittent by never prolonged like that full week. This is and was a safety risk because I have been stuck on a hill, stop signs, and green traffic lights etc. Because it https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2053860 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car has less than 65,000 and is just 10 years old but the transmission cross member is shot .I have had cars with nearly 300,000 and this never happened the part is on backorder. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2046125 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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, the rearview would independently turn on and off https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2046126 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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, the rearview would independently turn on and off https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2040430 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Airbag recall mail received from Mazda, when trying to book online mazdausa.com service depart denies vehicle has a recall and refused to schedule appointment https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2039615 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Contacted Rohrich Mazda 2690 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh Pa 412.344.3600 regarding the airbag recall today. They have no knowledge of this recall and therefore I am unable to have it corrected. Is my car safe to drive? When will I be able to get it fixed? Thanks, Bill https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2036459 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Dear, I’m writing to address the delayed response to the recall for my Mazda MX-5, which began on September 18. It has been nearly two months without any remedy or guidance from the manufacturer. As I rely on this vehicle daily for business purposes, this prolonged delay has caused significant disruptions. I urge NHTSA to assist in expediting a resolution with Mazda to minimize further impact on m https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2036460 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Dear, I’m writing to address the delayed response to the recall for my Mazda MX-5, which began on September 18. It has been nearly two months without any remedy or guidance from the manufacturer. As I rely on this vehicle daily for business purposes, this prolonged delay has caused significant disruptions. I urge NHTSA to assist in expediting a resolution with Mazda to minimize further impact on m https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2027268 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Mazda MX-5. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failur https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2023365 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The manual transmission has a synchronizer failure. Safety was put at risk due to inability to safely complete a gear change reliably. The problem has been reported to the dealer and the transmission has been replaced once and is scheduled to go in 9/23/24 for a possible second transmission replacement. There are no warning lights associated with the failure. The only symptom is the inability https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2005320 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Mazda Miata model years 2022-2024 with manual 6sp transmission are experiencing a large number of failures at low mileage. Some owners are reporting 2 failed transmissions at less than 10,000 miles. 3rd and 4th great become unusable without warning, increasing the potential for a crash. There have been over 50 reports of manual transmission failure from 2022-2024 Miata owners. Concern: When th https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2000681 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 6 speed manual transmission failure at 59,000 miles Started not shifting into 3rd, then shortly after, the transmission locked up in a intersection. Which stalled the vehicle out. Was able to move the vehicle by hand, out of heavy traffic. Since this effects all ND1, ND2 and ND3 manual transmissions. I dropped and changed it for a used one. While I rebuild the original. As I am also outside of https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2000700 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 2018 Mazda Miata MX-5 Club Sport, manual transmission Heading home from a friends house that evening, transmission started whirring/whining in 6th gear, then 5th, and so on through 2nd - 1st gear seems to be unaffected. I was forced to apply hazard flashers and travel well below the speed limit in the right lane of the PA turnpike until I made my way to local roads. As I got closer to home, there https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2000545 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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], at approximately 20,000 miles on the odometer, my https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5 https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-mx-5#complaint-2000603 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Transmission failure due to bad synchros