CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Mazda !MX-5 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2018 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.
Fuel Pump Can Fail and Stall the Engine
The low-pressure fuel pump inside these vehicles may have an impeller that cracks and deforms.
Unexpected Downshifts Can Cause Sudden Deceleration
Certain automatic-transmission vehicles have incorrect programming in the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
Most common 2018 Mazda !MX-5 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
2018 Mazda Miata MX-5 Club Sport, manual transmission Heading home from a friends house that evening, transmission started whirring/whining in 6th gear, then 5th, and so on through 2nd - 1st gear seems to be unaffected. I was forced to apply hazard flashers and travel well below the speed limit in the right lane of the PA turnpike until I made my way to local roads. As I got closer to home, there was also a slight crunch between gears. All of the symptoms above got worse until arriving home, where the vehicle was parked to await diagnosis/repair. 2016+ Mazda Miata MX-5 manual transmissions are infamous for being fragile, but I never expected my transmission to fail before I reached 20,000
I'VE OWNED MY 2018 MAZDA MX-5 FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS. THE PROBLEMS SLOW STARTED ARISING. AT FIRST I HADN'T NOTICED, BUT WHEN GOING IN AND OUT OF 'DRIVE' THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS EITHER GOING TO STALL OR ACCELERATE. I HAD INITIALLY THOUGHT WAS BECAUSE IT'S A 'SPORTS CAR.' IN AUGUST OF 2020 THE WINDOW REGULATOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD MALFUNCTIONED. FAST FORWARD TO DECEMBER 2020, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS MALFUNCTION AS WELL. I'VE BEEN DOING RESEARCH AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO A VEHICLE THAT'S ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD. I'VE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE OCTOBER OF 2018. INTERNET FORUMS SUGGESTED FAULTS WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. I'VE INFORMED THE MAZDA OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THESE ISSUES AND
STARTED FROM CREAK NOISE AS CAR START TO MOVE, ACCELERATE OR STOP. NOW IT DEVELOPED TO SOME TICKING NOISE EVERY TIME CAR ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE. THE CAR IS ONLY AT ABOUT 9700 MI WENT TO SPREEN MAZDA LOMA LINDA CA TO INSPECT THE CAR. THEY SAID IT IS NORMAL AND COME BACK WHEN IT GETS WORSE
2018 Mazda !MX-5 questions
Does the 2018 Mazda !MX-5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Mazda !MX-5: Front Air Bags May Deploy With Excessive Force; Fuel Pump Can Fail and Stall the Engine; Unexpected Downshifts Can Cause Sudden Deceleration. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mazda !MX-5?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Electrical System (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.