2025 Mazda MX-5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2025 Mazda MX-5 has a complaint index of 58, ranking 9th of 20 model years, with only 3 complaints and 1 recall so far. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported, and no verdict has been assigned yet.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 58/100
- #9 of 20 MX-5 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 26 city / 34.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2025 Mazda MX-5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (33%)
- Other1 (33%)
- Seat Belts1 (33%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- A driver-side seatbelt buckle jammed with debris shortly after purchase, requiring a dealer to clear it with an air compressor.
- Owners were told not to leave the door open to avoid contamination causing the seatbelt buckle issue.
- A headlight malfunction warning appeared on a nearly new car (700 miles) when driving on slight inclines with headlights on.
2025 Mazda MX-5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V336000May 22, 2025Brakes12,244 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc):control module
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. The Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the DSC unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7425E.
2025 Mazda MX-5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 34.5 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,750
- 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.
2025 compared with other MX-5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 3 complaints and 1 recall for the 2025 Mazda MX-5, with a complaint index of 58, ranking 9th out of 20 model years. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported.
- Does the 2025 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (25V336000) covers a brake-related issue where the Traction Control System and Dynamic Stability Control indicator light may fail to illuminate. Mazda dealers will replace the DSC unit free of charge.
- What are the most common problems on the 2025 Mazda MX-5?
- The top problem areas reported are the Electrical System and Seat Belts, each accounting for 33% of complaints, with one complaint each so far.
- How does the 2025 MX-5 compare to other MX-5 years?
- Its complaint index of 58 places it 9th of 20 years, better than 2016 (index 100, Avoid) and 2019 (index 89, Avoid), but worse than years like 2008 or 2012 (both Good).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Mazda MX-5?
- EPA rates the 2025 MX-5 at 29 mpg combined (26 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750.