Does the 2017 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Mazda MX-5, the most recent reported on September 18, 2024 (Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda MX-5?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility/wiper (4 complaints), followed by steering (2).

How many 2017 Mazda MX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Mazda MX-5 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 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.

2017 Mazda MX-5 recalls

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software

NHTSA campaign 24V695000 · reported September 18, 2024 · Mazda North American Operations · 77,670 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The 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.

Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 19V072000 · reported February 1, 2019 · Mazda North American Operations · 14,370 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 decelerate.
The risk: If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

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

Visibility/wiper4
Steering2
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Tires1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

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

Mar 19, 2026 · Power train
I am filing this complaint regarding a manual transmission failure on my 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata (VIN: […] ) at 55,000 miles. The failure occurred without warning while driving, causing immediate and significant transmission malfunction. Mazda issued Technical Service Bulletin 05 […] c addressing this exact defect —…

Feb 13, 2026 · Steering · crash reported
Happened at US 101 Southbound 0.1 MILES SOUTH of RENGSTORFF AVENUE. “Power Steering Malfunction” light came on, then suddenly after 1 second, the car’s steering went stiff and suddenly braked while at freeway speed flow of traffic. Car then sharply veered left into center divider due to automatic sudden braking with…

Sep 25, 2025 · Tires
I have 205/45/R 17 on a car that I drive on short trips maybe once a week or two. Driving on the highway, the tpms light came on and the handling was instantly strange. I pulled over and checked the tire, the sidewall was blown out on the passenger rear. I had it replaced. Now about 2 months later, the right rear went…

Jun 17, 2025 · Visibility/wiper
Vehicles rear windshield spontaneously shattered. Vehicle was idle and upon starting the vehicle a cracking sound was heard in the cabin and the rear view mirror was unusable as the rear windshield was entirely shattered into <1 inch pieces. Small pieces of loose glass had fallen from both upper corners of the…

Nov 14, 2024 · Air bags
Airbag recall mail received from Mazda, when trying to book online mazdausa.com service depart denies vehicle has a recall and refused to schedule appointment

MX-5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2014	0	6	0
2015	0	1	0
2016	3	34	3
2017	2	11	1
2018	3	3	0
2019	3	11	2
2020	1	3	0

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

Questions

Does the 2017 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Mazda MX-5, the most recent reported on September 18, 2024 (Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda MX-5?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility/wiper (4 complaints), followed by steering (2).
How many 2017 Mazda MX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 11 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 19, 2026.