2022 Mazda MX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#7 most-complained of 16 MX-5 years
The 2022 Mazda MX-5 has a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 7th worst out of 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 5 complaints, 1 recall, and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 26 city / 34.5 hwy
Top 2022 Mazda MX-5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (60%)
- Electrical System1 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (20%)
- Structure & Body1 (20%)
What owners report
- Owners report the rooftop failing to stay sealed, whether open or closed, which triggered the alarm system to disarm.
- Some describe the vehicle refusing to move forward or backward while shifted into gear, with no warning light illuminated.
- One owner reported the rearview camera or mirror behaving independently or erratically alongside the rooftop and shifting issue.
- A driver reported the emergency braking system activating suddenly without warning on a clear, dry road while at speed, with no vehicles nearby.
- One owner raised a concern that the LATCH child-seat anchor system described in the manual was not physically present in the vehicle.
2022 Mazda MX-5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V695000Sep 18, 2024Airbags77,670 vehicles
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."
Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2022 Mazda MX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 34.5 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other MX-5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 MX-5 a Complaint Index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 16 model years of the MX-5. It has 5 complaints and 1 recall, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 Mazda MX-5?
- Transmission & Powertrain is the top problem area, accounting for 3 of 5 complaints (60%), with a median mileage at failure of 14,000 miles.
- Does the 2022 Mazda MX-5 have a recall?
- Yes. Recall 24V695000 covers the airbags on certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles, where a software error in the air bag control module may cause front airbags to deploy with excessive force. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2022 MX-5 compare to other bad MX-5 years?
- The 2022 MX-5's Complaint Index of 60 is lower than the 2016 (100), 2019 (87), and 2023 (93) model years, all rated Avoid, making 2022 relatively less problematic but still flagged as Caution.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Mazda MX-5?
- The EPA rates the 2022 MX-5 at 29.5 mpg combined (26 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.