2023 Mazda MX-5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Mazda MX-5; the most frequently affected component is air bags — software. Owners filed 7 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 16 model years of this model in the database, 2023 ranks #8 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints7

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 7 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train4 · 57%

Seat belts1 · 14%

Unknown or other1 · 14%

Air bags1 · 14%

Steering1 · 14%

When complaints were filed

20243

20253

20261

From owner complaints

Dear, I’m writing to address the delayed response to the recall for my Mazda MX-5, which began on September 18. It has been nearly two months without any remedy or guidance from the manufacturer. As I rely on this vehicle daily for business purposes, this prolonged delay has caused significant disruptions. I urge…
Seat belts · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Manual transmission will not reliably shift from 2nd to 3rd gear without a grinding noise. Other owners are reporting similar issues that have required a full replacement of the transmission in MY2023 cars.
Power train · Sep 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The manual transmission has a synchronizer failure. Safety was put at risk due to inability to safely complete a gear change reliably. The problem has been reported to the dealer and the transmission has been replaced once and is scheduled to go in 9/23/24 for a possible second transmission replacement. There are no…
Power train · Sep 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Mazda Miata model years 2022-2024 with manual 6sp transmission are experiencing a large number of failures at low mileage. Some owners are reporting 2 failed transmissions at less than 10,000 miles. 3rd and 4th great become unusable without warning, increasing the potential for a crash. There have been over 50 reports…
Power train · Jun 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

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.

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