2018 Mazda MX-5: raw data
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| vehicle | 2018 / mazda / mx-5 |
|---|---|
| known issues | none published |
| complaints | 3 on file (2019-11-22 → 2024-06-19) |
| recalls | 3 |
| investigations | 0 |
| fars | 4 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code) |
| indexed | yes |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Known Issues clusters all years →
none published for this vehicle
NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →
| count | earliest_date | latest_date | crash_flagged | fire_flagged | top_components |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2019-11-22 | 2024-06-19 | 0 | 0 | POWER TRAIN:1; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:1; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:1; ENGINE:1; STRUCTURE:1 |
Recalls all years →
| campaign_number | report_received_date | component | summary | consequence | remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V072000 | 01/02/2019 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate. | If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A. |
| 21V875000 | 12/11/2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail. | Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K. |
| 24V695000 | 18/09/2024 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 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." | An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash. | Dealers will update the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 6924I. |
Investigations all years →
none listed
FARS occupant deaths all years →
| crash_years | occupant_deaths | match_type | vpic_recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2024 | 4 | legacy-code | 0 |
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 Mazda MX-5 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/mazda/mx-5
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author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 Mazda MX-5},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/mazda/mx-5}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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