2021 Mazda Mx-5problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 1 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Mazda Mx-5 vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated from counted evidence — see the full breakdown in a vehicle report.
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Mazda Mx-5 vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
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Recalls (1)
- AIR BAGS24V695000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Crash-test ratings
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