NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Mazda MX-5; the most frequently affected component is air bags — software. Owners filed 34 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 16 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Air bags — SoftwareCampaign 24V695000 · 18 Sep 2024
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: 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.
Structure — Underbody shieldsCampaign 19V496000 · 27 Jun 2019
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.
Risk: Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3619F.
Power train — Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)Campaign 19V072000 · 01 Feb 2019
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
Risk: If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.
What owners complain about
Share of the 34 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Power train11 · 32%
Unknown or other7 · 21%
Air bags5 · 15%
Electrical system4 · 12%
Structure4 · 12%
Exterior lighting2 · 6%
Engine2 · 6%
Steering2 · 6%
When complaints were filed
20165
20174
20182
20195
20205
20213
20222
20232
20244
20251
20261
From owner complaints
Headlights shake. Mirror covers on visors broke, never even used mirrors. Burns oil.
The car was stationary, in neutral with the parking brake in place when i heard a loud bang and then the next day, the transmission was making an unusual whining noise in third gear while driving on the city and in the highway (during traffic) at around 30-35 mph. This led me to suspect that the transmission is having…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mazda mx-5. While driving approximately 10 mph across an intersection, the vehicle decelerated. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Another vehicle traveling across the intersection colided with the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle. Police report number: 2019643494 was…
Since 2019 there have been several instances with my vehicle where someone has been able to knock the power offline thereby disabling it. It happened in five locations - a storage location in Olive BranchN MS, a former address in Memphis, TN (4330 Angarath Dr), a restaurant (Sonic) in Greenville, MS and twice in…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.