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2025 Mazda MX-5 Recalls & Complaints

The 2025 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 2025 Mazda MX-5. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2025 Mazda MX-5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mazda MX-5, describing incidents dated February 24, 2025 to June 2, 2026.

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Seat Belts 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11751572 · Filed July 20, 2026
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.
ODI #11741731 · Filed June 3, 2026
Taking my car in for now the 3rd time for the headlight error "Headlight System Malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected. The first 2 times it occurred around 3000 miles where they first tried a software and reset then it did it again so took it back and they swapped the left headlight which had…
ODI #11649884 · Filed March 22, 2025
my driver-side seatbelt buckle has been jamming since about one month after purchase. When I brought the issue to the dealership, they were able to temporarily fix it using an air compressor, citing that the buckle was full of "small debris". Upon further inquiry, I was told the debris consisted of…

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Traction Control Indicator Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 126

NHTSA #25V336000 · Traction Control System · NHTSA notice

Reported May 22, 2025 · Mazda North American Operations

Potentially affected: 12,244 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mazda campaign 7425E · Owners notified July 18, 2025 · Vehicles built through February 28, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

2025 Mazda MX-5 C RWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Mazda MX-5.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11751572

Incident: June 1, 2026 · Filed: July 20, 2026

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.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11741731

Incident: June 2, 2026 · Filed: June 3, 2026

Taking my car in for now the 3rd time for the headlight error "Headlight System Malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected. The first 2 times it occurred around 3000 miles where they first tried a software and reset then it did it again so took it back and they swapped the left headlight which had failed. Then it was good for a few months until the issue came back recently around 7500 or so miles. Now it's doing it pretty consistently again and I suspect the right headlight has failed. Taking it in today to get checked out again. I'm surprised it's not a recall at this point as headlights are important and allow you to see at night. Seems to have the issue whenever the lights come on now so it's pretty consistent. I've checked forums and I am not the only 1. There are many ND3 owners with the same issues of failing headlights or in some cases other modules.

Seat Belts

ODI #11649884

Incident: February 24, 2025 · Filed: March 22, 2025

my driver-side seatbelt buckle has been jamming since about one month after purchase. When I brought the issue to the dealership, they were able to temporarily fix it using an air compressor, citing that the buckle was full of "small debris". Upon further inquiry, I was told the debris consisted of "air particles and dust" and was advised not to leave the door open or drive with the top down. Given that this is a convertible, such a recommendation is unreasonable. It is unacceptable for a seatbelt buckle, one of the most critical safety components of a vehicle, to malfunction under normal usage conditions, especially in a brand-new car. This is available for inspection upon request. This malfunction prevents me at times from fully engaging my seat belt.

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