1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Mazda MX-5.
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recalls
3
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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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.
2025 Mazda MX-5 recalls
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module · Traction control system
NHTSA campaign 25V336000 · reported May 22, 2025 · Mazda North American Operations · 12,244 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Exterior lighting1
Seat belts1
Unknown or other1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jul 20, 2026 · Exterior lighting
After driving on slight up or down hill with headlights on, I'm getting Headlight malfunction warning on my almost brand new (700 miles) Miata.
Jun 3, 2026 · Unknown or other
Taking my car in for now the 3rd time for the headlight error "Headlight System Malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected. The first 2 times it occurred around 3000 miles where they first tried a software and reset then it did it again so took it back and they swapped the left headlight which had failed. Then it was…
Mar 22, 2025 · Seat belts
my driver-side seatbelt buckle has been jamming since about one month after purchase. When I brought the issue to the dealership, they were able to temporarily fix it using an air compressor, citing that the buckle was full of "small debris". Upon further inquiry, I was told the debris consisted of "air particles and…
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Mazda MX-5, the most recent reported on May 22, 2025 (Electronic stability control (ESC): control module, Traction control system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda MX-5?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (1 complaints), followed by seat belts (1).
How many 2025 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 July 20, 2026.