Model year
2006 Mazda MX-5
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 25 complaints for the 2006 Mazda MX-5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SEAT BELTS (4), STRUCTURE (3), STRUCTURE:BODY (3). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 23–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 25 complaints
- 2007 17 complaints
- 2008 7 complaints
- 2009 3 complaints
- 2010 4 complaints
- 2011 1 complaints
- 2012 5 complaints
- 2013 2 complaints
- 2014 6 complaints
- 2015 1 complaints
- 2016 34 complaints
- 2017 11 complaints
- 2018 3 complaints
- 2019 11 complaints
- 2020 3 complaints
- 2021 1 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 7 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 3 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
06V103000 · Apr 5, 2006
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BOLT ATTACHING THE HORN ASSEMBLY TO THE STEERING WHEEL HUB MAY FAIL DURING A DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
Complaints
25 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-5 · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| MX-5 · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| MX-5 · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Mazda MX-5 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.