Before buying a used 2020 Mazda MX-5, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
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."
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX-5 — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| MX-5 — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
2020 Mazda MX-5 C RWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.