NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Mazda MX-5 Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Mazda MX-5. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Mazda MX-5 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Mazda MX-5, describing incidents dated August 18, 2022.
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- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11479986 · Filed
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and a burning odor was detected. The failure nearly caused a collision. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch had melted and needed to…
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.
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