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2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
3
Latest campaign
Sep 18, 2024

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Sep 18, 2024

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 18, 2024Latest campaign
Sep 18, 202424V695000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module software

An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V695000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V695000 · Sep 18, 2024
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
3Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags267000
Fuel/propulsion system133000

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

  • Air bags

    “Recall has been open for two years and Mazda still hasn't provided the tools to dealerships to fix it.”

    Filed 06/15/2026 · ODI 11744243
  • Air bags

    “Mazda and NHTSA have sent out multiple notices calling owner to go to dealers to have the recall remediated.”

    Filed 05/12/2026 · ODI 11737415
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “2020 mx5 rf club edition with 65k miles lost engine power while driving in rush hour traffic. Car would not re-start, required a tow, and I was left stranded and without transportation.”

    Filed 05/23/2024 · ODI 11590415

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2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 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 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 3 filed with NHTSA (67%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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