The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 1 of 3 complaints (33%) mentions it.
Complaints filed fell from 5 in 2024 to 3 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 3
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,650
- Combined MPG
- 29
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2025 Two Seaters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,600–2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,650 | |
| Combined MPG | 29–30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 26 / 34–35 | 26 / 34–35 | 26 / 34–35 | 26 / 34–35 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 299–305 | 301–305 | 301–305 | 301–305 | |
| Complaints filed | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda MX-5 have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Mazda MX-5 get?
EPA rates it 29 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Mazda MX-5?
EPA estimates $2,650 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters | 26 mpg | 34 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 305 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters | 26 mpg | 35 mpg (high) | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 301 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
- Defect
- 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."
- 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.
- 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.