NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Mazda MX-5 Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Mazda MX-5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Mazda MX-5. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Mazda MX-5 owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mazda MX-5, describing incidents dated May 16, 2024 to June 15, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11744243 · Filed
Recall has been open for two years and Mazda still hasn't provided the tools to dealerships to fix it. Mazda keeps emailing to go to a dealership but they they have to turn you away as they are unable to repair the vehicle.
ODI #11737415 · Filed
Mazda and NHTSA have sent out multiple notices calling owner to go to dealers to have the recall remediated. If one schedules to go to a dealership they are informed that Mazda does not yet have a tool available to remedy the issue. I've been on a waiting list for over 4 months and no tool is…
ODI #11590415 · Filed
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. Since car was inoperable it was towed to nearby reputable mechanic and per the mechanic fuel pump has failed. Same…
Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #24V695000 · Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported September 18, 2024 · Mazda North American Operations
Potentially affected: 77,670 vehicles
Repair completion: 69.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mazda campaign 6924I · Owners notified November 7, 2024
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Mazda MX-5 model years
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