Does the 2006 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Mazda MX-5, the most recent reported on April 5, 2006 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda MX-5?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (6 complaints), followed by seat belts (4).

How many 2006 Mazda MX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 25 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Mazda MX-5 recalls and problems

1 recall and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Mazda MX-5.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Mazda MX-5 recalls

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 06V103000 · reported April 5, 2006 · MAZDA MOTOR CORP · 2,600 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Should this occur, the horn assembly may separate and could injure the driver.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal air bag module free of charge. The recall began on april 28, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 800-222-5500.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure6
Seat belts4
Power train3
Unknown or other3
Air bags2
Electrical system2
Steering2
Tires2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 6, 2024 · Seat belts
Started out as intermittent Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner system warning light about 3 months ago. Over the last 2 weeks, the warning stayed on per the manual and required replacement. I had this service performed on 3/6/2024 at a cost of $811.43 by Sumter Tire and Auto using Preordered Mazda parts invoiced on…

Aug 23, 2022 · Air bags
air bag warning light for passenger will not go off

Aug 11, 2018 · Structure · 68,125 miles
WHEN IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS INTO AND POOLS UNDER SEATS AND IN THE TRUNK. JUST HAD THE TOP REPLACED, SO IT IS NOT DUE TO AN OLD TOP. JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR.

Apr 6, 2018 · Air bags · 177,000 miles
PASSENGER AIRBAG SEAT SENSOR NOT DETECTING PERSONS IN SEAT. AIRBAGS REMAIN TURNED OFF. PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATED, CODE 48 FLASHES ON DASH. COMMON PROBLEM. DOESN'T MATTER IF CAR IS MOVING OR NOT.

Jun 11, 2015 · Unknown or other
THE MX-5 HAS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE ROOF DRAIN ON THE CANDACE CONVERTIBLE TOP. IT FLOODS YOUR CAR YOUR FLOORBOARDS AND YOUR TRUCK IS FILLED WITH WATER. IT IS VERY COSTLY TO HAVE THIS REPLACED AND CARPETS DRAINED OF WATER AND THEN CLEANED. I LOVE MY CAR BUT IF I HAD KNOWN OF THIS DEFECT I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED IT.

MX-5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2006	1	25	1
2007	0	17	1
2008	0	7	1
2009	0	3	2

Across all years, the 2016 MX-5 has the most complaints (34). All Mazda MX-5 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Mazda MX-5, the most recent reported on April 5, 2006 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda MX-5?: Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (6 complaints), followed by seat belts (4).
How many 2006 Mazda MX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 25 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 6, 2024.