2025 Mazda MX-5 recalls and problems

The 2025 Mazda MX-5 has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is exterior lighting.

How the 2025 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 21 MX-5 model years — 16th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

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

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

Exterior Lighting1

Seat Belts1

Unknown or other1

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

2025 vs. other Mazda MX-5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 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 2025 Mazda MX-5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention exterior lighting (1), seat belts (1), unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.