CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Mazda !MX-5 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (11 reports).
2016 Mazda !MX-5 recalls
Front Air Bags May Deploy With Excessive Force
A software error in the air bag control module can cause the front air bags to deploy with more force than intended during a crash.
Underbody skid plate may detach and cause road debris
A skid plate and its metal bracket on the underside of certain 2016 vehicles may come loose and detach from the car.
Unexpected Downshifts Can Cause Sudden Deceleration
Certain automatic-transmission vehicles have incorrect programming in the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
Most common 2016 Mazda !MX-5 problems
Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
2016 Mazda MX5 club: In warmer weather(70 degree F or higher) and after driving for 5+ miles, the steering becomes less sensitive and gets âstuck/stickyâ and requires more force to turn. When applied more force the car over corrects and you swerve cause the amount of force you needed to apply. Seems like something in the steering rack expands with heat which then creates friction which you have to overcome to continue driving. Seems like itâs becoming more of a issues the more people drive
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda MX-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V695000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the bumper of a parked 2001 Lexus LS400 was crashed into and the vehicle came to a stop. There was damage to the contact's license plate holder and the other vehicle bumper. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driverâs and passengerâs side air bags deployed in
Contacted Rohrich Mazda 2690 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh Pa 412.344.3600 regarding the airbag recall today. They have no knowledge of this recall and therefore I am unable to have it corrected. Is my car safe to drive? When will I be able to get it fixed? Thanks, Bill
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda MX-5. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
6 speed manual transmission failure at 59,000 miles Started not shifting into 3rd, then shortly after, the transmission locked up in a intersection. Which stalled the vehicle out. Was able to move the vehicle by hand, out of heavy traffic. Since this effects all ND1, ND2 and ND3 manual transmissions. I dropped and changed it for a used one. While I rebuild the original. As I am also outside of warranty.
2016 Mazda !MX-5 questions
Does the 2016 Mazda !MX-5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Mazda !MX-5: Front Air Bags May Deploy With Excessive Force; Underbody skid plate may detach and cause road debris; Unexpected Downshifts Can Cause Sudden Deceleration. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda !MX-5?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (11), Unknown Or Other (7), Air Bags (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Mazda !MX-5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.