2020 Mazda MX-5 recalls and problems

The 2020 Mazda MX-5 has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

Pictured: a 2019 model; the 2020 may differ in details. Photo: 2019 Mazda Mx-5 by Carfanatic2019, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2020 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 21 MX-5 model years — 15th most.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Air Bags

Sep 18, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V695000 · 77,670 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags2

Fuel System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2020 vs. other Mazda MX-5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Mazda MX-5, the latest from Sep 18, 2024 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mazda MX-5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (2), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.