2006 Mazda MX-5 recalls & problems

1 recall 25 complaints

1recalls
25owner complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
3 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Mazda MX-5 and 25 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is structure (6 reports), followed by air bags (5). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2006 Mazda MX-5 recalls

Air Bags · NHTSA 06V103000 · Apr 5, 2006

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.

Risk: Should this occur, the horn assembly may separate and could injure the driver.

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.

2,600 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2006 Mazda MX-5 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Structure 6
 000
Air Bags 5
 000
Seat Belts 4
 000
Power Train 3
 000
Unknown or Other 3
 000
Electrical System 2
 000
Steering 2
 101
Suspension 2
 202
Tires 2
 000
Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
 000
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1
 000
Exterior Lighting 1
 000
Fuel/Propulsion System 1
 000
Seats 1
 000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1
 000
Visibility 1
 000

Latest owner complaints

Seat Belts · Mar 6, 2024 · FL

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 3/1/2024.

Air Bags · Aug 23, 2022 · FL

air bag warning light for passenger will not go off

Air Bags · Aug 23, 2022 · FL

air bag warning light for passenger will not go off

Structure · Aug 11, 2018 · 68,125 miles · FL

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.

Air Bags · Apr 6, 2018 · 177,000 miles · TX

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.

Air Bags · Apr 6, 2018 · 177,000 miles · TX

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.

Air Bags · Apr 6, 2018 · 177,000 miles · TX

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.

Unknown or Other · Jun 11, 2015 · TN

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.

Unknown or Other · Nov 20, 2014 · 100,200 miles · TX

Same problem as many of the other people on this website. The drainage system for the canvas convertible is problematic. Having water in your vehicle as well as in the trunk. Could this cause electrical problem? Not sure. It can certainly cause black mold , and I have respiratory difficulties as it is! In my case, the inside of car was musty for many months (6+). I park my car…

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Nov 20, 2014 · 100,200 miles · TX

Same problem as many of the other people on this website. The drainage system for the canvas convertible is problematic. Having water in your vehicle as well as in the trunk. Could this cause electrical problem? Not sure. It can certainly cause black mold , and I have respiratory difficulties as it is! In my case, the inside of car was musty for many months (6+). I park my car…

Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 21, 2014 · 9,550 miles · PA

I have a 2006 mx5 miata and there is a strong fuel smell and cap will not stay tight also getting check engine light. I contacted mazda and they said there is a known defect in the filler neck and cap will come off. Fuel sloshes out and I replaced cap with an updated one. Still comes loose leading the filler neck issue. They will not repair as its not a recall. My concern is…

Seat Belts · Jun 24, 2014 · 32,000 miles · FL

2ND request, no response received from 1ST request I bought my 2006 mazda miata from carmax (sanford, fl) in 2011. My car began flooding every time it rained. I have had at least 50 floods to date. The interior of the car has extensive mold damage and mildew. The floors are rusted. The bolts that hold the seats in place are severely rusted. One seat no longer can be moved on…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2006 Mazda MX-5, the most recent one (06V103000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are structure (6), air bags (5), seat belts (4).

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2006 Mazda MX-5?

Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.