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Mazda MX-5Model year report

2019 Mazda MX-5 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
24,110miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
30 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 26 city / 35 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mazda MX-5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mazda MX-5. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and fuel system (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,110 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 301 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 97 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While driving 65 mph,I lost power steering control then the electronics system shut down momentarily then it restarted itself and made to destination.Next morning, I tried to drive the car but the steering wasn't working. Later on that day ,I checked it again then it worked.”

NHTSA complaint #11539731, filed 2023-08

Brakes: “On the Dash the amber ABS light came on as well as the red Brake light and they stayed on for a couples and I took it to the shop and they said it was the Steering Angle Sensor and they changed it and the lights came back on a day later and they took another look from head to toe and they couldn't find a reason why the ABS and Brake Lights were staying on and now its only intermit after four weeks, it cost me about $644.00 dollars for the SAS plus $130.00 for diagnostic plus renter car and the lights still come on (Meineke Auto Shop.) On the screen of the car it states something wrong with…”

NHTSA complaint #11562316, filed 2023-12

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2019 Mazda MX-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power with the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and called the manufacturer to schedule an appointment to have the recall serviced. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle would be towed to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11450844, filed 2022-02, 37,150 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,832 and 37,150 miles.

17%0–1033%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 24,110 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201920202021202242023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Mazda MX-5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MX-5 RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic263530$2,750
MX-5 RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual263429$2,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Mazda MX-5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 301 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 301 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mazda MX-5

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024514,4081—29—Too new
20237—1—30—Too new
2022514,0001—30—Not enough data
20191124,1103—30—Not enough data
2017118,1502—29—Not enough data
20163421,8293—30Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
201468000—24—Not enough data
201254500—24—Not enough data
2008740,0000—24—Not enough data
20071711,8760—24—Stable
20062520,0001—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Mazda MX-5 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mazda MX-5 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mazda MX-5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mazda MX-5 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2019 Mazda MX-5 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mazda MX-5 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Mazda MX-5 (MX-5, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 26 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mazda MX-5 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,110 miles and the middle half falls between 15,832 and 37,150 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.