Model year
2018 Mazda MX-5
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 3 complaints for the 2018 Mazda MX-5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1), POWER TRAIN (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 29 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,850, 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
24V695000 · Sep 18, 2024
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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…
21V875000 · Nov 12, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
19V072000 · Feb 1, 2019
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly…
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-5 · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| MX-5 · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 35 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
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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 2018 Mazda MX-5 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.