Does the 2018 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Mazda MX-5?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by engine (1).

How many 2018 Mazda MX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Mazda MX-5 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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.

2018 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.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 21V875000 · reported November 12, 2021 · Mazda North American Operations · 121,038 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

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.

Electrical system1
Engine1
Power train1
Structure1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

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

Jun 19, 2024 · Power train
2018 Mazda Miata MX-5 Club Sport, manual transmission Heading home from a friends house that evening, transmission started whirring/whining in 6th gear, then 5th, and so on through 2nd - 1st gear seems to be unaffected. I was forced to apply hazard flashers and travel well below the speed limit in the right lane of…

Dec 20, 2020 · Electrical system
I'VE OWNED MY 2018 MAZDA MX-5 FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS. THE PROBLEMS SLOW STARTED ARISING. AT FIRST I HADN'T NOTICED, BUT WHEN GOING IN AND OUT OF 'DRIVE' THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS EITHER GOING TO STALL OR ACCELERATE. I HAD INITIALLY THOUGHT WAS BECAUSE IT'S A 'SPORTS CAR.' IN AUGUST OF 2020 THE WINDOW REGULATOR ON THE…

Nov 22, 2019 · Structure · 9,700 miles
STARTED FROM CREAK NOISE AS CAR START TO MOVE, ACCELERATE OR STOP. NOW IT DEVELOPED TO SOME TICKING NOISE EVERY TIME CAR ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE. THE CAR IS ONLY AT ABOUT 9700 MI WENT TO SPREEN MAZDA LOMA LINDA CA TO INSPECT THE CAR. THEY SAID IT IS NORMAL AND COME BACK WHEN IT GETS WORSE

MX-5 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2015	0	1	0
2016	3	34	3
2017	2	11	1
2018	3	3	0
2019	3	11	2
2020	1	3	0
2021	1	1	0

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

Questions

Does the 2018 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Mazda MX-5?: Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by engine (1).
How many 2018 Mazda MX-5 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 19, 2024.