2009 Mazda MX-5 recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2009 Mazda MX-5 and 3 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is air bags (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2009 Mazda MX-5 problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest owner complaints
Air Bags · May 29, 2020 · 90,000 miles · MS · crash · 2 injured
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 mazda mx-5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH a deer hit the front passenger side tire causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. During the crash the vehicle went airborne before crashing to the ground. The contact stated that no air bags deployed during the incident and the driver and front passenger side belts…
Air Bags · May 11, 2020 · 90,000 miles · MS · crash · 2 injured
On april 2,2020 me and a passenger were in an accident where we flipped upside down in the mx 5 and no airbags deployed for the driver side or passenger side and we were hurt very bad and should not have made it alfa insurance is holding the car for an investigation. This happened on hwy. *tr
Electrical System · Aug 4, 2014 · 50,000 miles · FL
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda mx-5. The contact stated that while parked, the doors locked and unlocked independently. The failure was recurring. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Aug 4, 2014 · 50,000 miles · FL
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda mx-5. The contact stated that while parked, the doors locked and unlocked independently. The failure was recurring. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2009 Mazda MX-5 in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda MX-5?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (2), electrical system (1), latches/locks/linkages (1).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2009 Mazda MX-5?
Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.