repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bag/restraint control module: software
Risk. An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
2022 Mazda MX-5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2022 Mazda MX-5, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-695 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Mazda MX-5 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train
1Electrical system
1Forward collision avoidance
1Seats
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 Mazda MX-5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other MX-5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MX-5 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Mazda MX-5 safety ratings
2022 Mazda MX-5 C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What MX-5 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 Mazda MX-5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in operation, the rooftop failed to remain sealed opened or closed as intended, causing the alarm system to be disarmed. The contact stated that the vehicle would not move forward or backward while shifted into gear.…
Manual transmission synchronizers fail, causing erratic gear shift operation and the inability to change gears, which could result in an accident. The ND Mazda Miata Owners Group on Facebook has polled its owners and found a 10% failure rate of manual transmissions among owners in the group who…
Own a 2022 MX-5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.