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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 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
May 22, 2025

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Traction control system1May 22, 2025
25V336000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
May 22, 2025Latest campaign
May 22, 202525V336000

Traction control system

An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V336000
What's wrong
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. The Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the DSC unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7425E.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V336000 · May 22, 2025
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 component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
3Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Exterior lighting133000
Unknown or other133000
Seat belts133000

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

  • Exterior lighting

    “After driving on slight up or down hill with headlights on, I'm getting Headlight malfunction warning on my almost brand new (700 miles) Miata.”

    Filed 07/20/2026 · ODI 11751572
  • Unknown or other

    “Taking my car in for now the 3rd time for the headlight error "Headlight System Malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected.”

    Filed 06/03/2026 · ODI 11741731
  • Seat belts

    “my driver-side seatbelt buckle has been jamming since about one month after purchase.”

    Filed 03/22/2025 · ODI 11649884

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2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The most recent, 25V336000 (reported May 22, 2025), concerns traction control system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Exterior lighting 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 2025 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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