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2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 18, 202424V695000 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control module softwareAn air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V695000
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| Nov 12, 202121V875000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V875000
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| Feb 1, 201919V072000 | Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V072000
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Owner complaints by component3
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 33 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 33 |
| Engine | 1 | 33 |
| Structure | 1 | 33 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“2018 Mazda Miata MX-5 Club Sport, manual transmission Heading home from a friends house that evening, transmission started whirring/whining in 6th gear, then 5th, and so on through 2nd - 1st gear seems to be unaffected.”
- Electrical system
“I've owned my 2018 mazda mx-5 for about two years. The problems slow started arising. At first I hadn't noticed, but when going in and out of 'drive' the vehicle felt like it was either going to stall or accelerate.”
- Structure
“Started from creak noise as car start to move, accelerate or stop. Now it developed to some ticking noise every time car accelerate or decelerate.”
Other Mazda MX-5 Miata model years
- 20221 recall5 complaints
- 20201 recall3 complaints
- 20193 recalls11 complaints
- 20183 recalls3 complaints
- 20172 recalls11 complaints
- 20163 recalls34 complaints
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2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The most recent, 24V695000 (reported September 18, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.
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