2026 Mazda MX-5 recalls and problems

The 2026 Mazda MX-5 has 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2025 Mazda Mx-5
Pictured: a 2025 model; the 2026 may differ in details. Photo: 2025 Mazda Mx-5 by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

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

0recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
100,000median miles

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

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

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

2026 vs. other Mazda MX-5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Mazda MX-5 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Mazda MX-5. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Mazda MX-5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.