2024 Mazda MX-5 Problems
Compared with other Mazda MX-5 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2024 can be compared from 2027.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (2 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 14,408miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 29 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 26 city / 34 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Mazda MX-5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2024 Mazda MX-5. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and exterior lighting (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,408 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 134 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 60 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 7 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.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I was driving on interstate 30 with the cruise control on and I needed to slow down as there was roadwork so I pressed down the brakes to disengage the cruiser control and slow the vehicle down, the vehicle not only not slow down but lunged forward. The brake pedal did not disengage the cruise control after pumping the brake pedal several times and tried to bring the vehicle back to the set speed. I avoided major collision and possible saved my wife's life and mine by going into the grassy center median at 70mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #11693271, filed 2025-10Transmission and drivetrain: “Driving vehicle on highway could not get the manual transmission into 3rd gear. Had to double clutch in order to do so. The vehicle only had 5,700 miles. The transmission produced a loud whining sound that could be heard outside the car. Took vehicle to dealership in which entire transmission was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11705699, filed 2025-12Exterior lighting: “The vehicle has a recurrent malfunction of the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), part of the exterior headlight system and advertised as a safety feature within Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE® technology. The failure presents as a dashboard warning stating: “Headlight System Malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected.” The affected components remain installed and are available for inspection upon request. …”
NHTSA complaint #11706227, filed 2025-12Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,408 and 14,408 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2024 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-5 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,850 |
| MX-5 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 26 | 35 | 29 | $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
- 25V336000May 22, 2025Electronic stability control (esc) › Control moduleCovers: Mazda MX-5 2024–2025
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…
Recall details for the 2024 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. 134 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037900Sep 17, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. Mazda Connected Services - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text.
- 11037899Sep 11, 2026Electrical system. DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if…
- 11037634Sep 10, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 08/18/26 and 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any…
- 11037018Sep 4, 2026Exterior lighting, Engine, Other or unknown, Electrical…. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any of the…
- 11037019Aug 19, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-039/26 06/15/26 Mazda Connect Symptom Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION Customers having MAZDA…
- 11037011Aug 19, 2026Electrical system, Wheels. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-006/23 01/23/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about the infotainment…
- 11036696Aug 12, 2026Exterior lighting. DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain that the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) aim upward for several seconds just before the vehicle comes to a stop during nighttime driving. This is caused by…
- 11037008Aug 7, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may continue to display the recall notification "IMPORTANT NOTICE. VIEW VEHICLE STATUS MONITOR FOR DETAILS" on the center display even after the recall has been completed…
- 11034448Jul 1, 2026Other or unknown, Engine, Electrical system. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-017/25 12/16/25, 09/08/25, 07/14/25, 05/15/25 and 03/21/25 DESCRIPTION Mazda Connect…
- 11034292Jul 1, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. COMPLIANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE GENERAL BUSINESS LAW §399‑CCCCC (CONNECTED VEHICLE SERVICE; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS) DESCRIPTION This Service Information is issued in accordance with New York State…
Other model years of the Mazda MX-5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 14,408 | 1 | — | 29 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 30 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 5 | 14,000 | 1 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 11 | 24,110 | 3 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 11 | 8,150 | 2 | — | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 34 | 21,829 | 3 | — | 30 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2014 | 6 | 800 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 5 | 450 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 7 | 40,000 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 17 | 11,876 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Stable |
| 2006 | 25 | 20,000 | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Mazda MX-5 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2024 Mazda MX-5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2024 Mazda MX-5 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 2024 Mazda MX-5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Mazda MX-5 get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Mazda MX-5 (MX-5, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 26 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Mazda MX-5 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,408 miles and the middle half falls between 14,408 and 14,408 miles; 100% 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.