2023 Mazda MX-5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
84/100
#4 most-complained of 20 MX-5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Mazda MX-5 has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 84 out of 100 — #4 highest of 20 MX-5 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (4 complaints, 57% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 26 city / 34.5 hwy
Top 2023 Mazda MX-5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (57%)
- Airbags1 (14%)
- Other1 (14%)
- Seat Belts1 (14%)
- Steering1 (14%)
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 compared with other MX-5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Mazda MX-5 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Mazda MX-5 ranks #4 of 20 among MX-5 model years (Complaint Index 84/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 7 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda MX-5?
- The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (4 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and seat belts (1 complaints).
- Does the 2023 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Mazda MX-5, most recently reported 2024, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Mazda MX-5?
- EPA rates the 2023 Mazda MX-5 at 29.5 MPG combined (26 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.