2024 Mazda MX-5 recalls and problems

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2024 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 21 MX-5 model years — 11th most.

1recalls

5complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

14,408median 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

Electronic Stability Control

May 22, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V336000 · 12,244 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. The Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk: An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the DSC unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7425E.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System2

Power Train2

Exterior Lighting1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Visibility1

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

2024 vs. other Mazda MX-5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2024 Mazda MX-5, the latest from May 22, 2025 (electronic stability control). 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 2024 Mazda MX-5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), power train (2), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.