2025 Mazda MX-5 recalls & problems

1 recall 3 complaints

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

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Mazda MX-5 and 3 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is exterior lighting (1 reports), followed by seat belts (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.

2025 Mazda MX-5 recalls

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · NHTSA 25V336000 · May 22, 2025

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."

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.

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.

12,244 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2025 Mazda MX-5 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Exterior Lighting 1
 000
Seat Belts 1
 000
Unknown or Other 1
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Latest owner complaints

Exterior Lighting · Jul 20, 2026 · WA

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.

Unknown or Other · Jun 3, 2026 · NE

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 good for a few months until the issue came back recently around…

Seat Belts · Mar 22, 2025 · CA

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 dust" and was advised not to leave the door open or drive…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2025 Mazda MX-5, the most recent one (25V336000) for electronic stability control (esc). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda MX-5?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are exterior lighting (1), seat belts (1), unknown or other (1).