2018 Mazda Mx5 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 3 2018 Mazda Mx5 recalls, newest first
Sep 18, 2024Air Bags, Air Bag/restraint Control ModuleMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 to 2023 MX5 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."
Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V695000 · Mazda North American Operations
Nov 12, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX3, 2018 to 2019 MX5, CX5, CX9, and 2019 to 2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1 800 222 5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
NHTSA campaign 21V875000 · Mazda North American Operations
Feb 1, 2019Power Train, Automatic TransmissionMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 to 2019 MX5 (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 decelerate.
Risk: If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1 800 222 5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.
NHTSA campaign 19V072000 · Mazda North American Operations
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Mazda Mx5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Mazda Mx5. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2018 Mazda Mx5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.