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2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 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
5
Latest campaign
Sep 18, 2024

Recall summary by component1

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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).

Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train360000
Forward collision avoidance120000
Electrical system120000
Seats120000

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

  • Forward collision avoidance

    “On two occasions the vehicle (which is silver--more about that below) has suddenly and without warning activated its emergency braking. The most recent occasion was summer of 2023.”

    Filed 12/10/2025 · ODI 11704155
  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2022 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in operation, the rooftop failed to remain sealed opened or closed as intended, causing the alarm system to be disarmed.”

    Filed 12/06/2024 · ODI 11629330
  • Power train

    “Manual transmission synchronizers fail, causing erratic gear shift operation and the inability to change gears, which could result in an accident.”

    Filed 06/18/2024 · ODI 11595125

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2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2022 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 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (60%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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