AI Damage2025 Mazda MX-5: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Mazda MX-5 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and seat belts. The maker issued 82 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 82
What fails most often
- 1 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 33% of all complaints
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 48 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
After driving on slight up or down hill with headlights on, I'm getting Headlight malfunction warning on my almost brand new (700 miles) Miata.
my driver-side seatbelt buckle has been jamming since about one month after purchase. When I brought the issue to the dealership, they were able to temporarily fix it using an air compressor, citing that the buckle was full of "small debris".
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,806 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 14% least complained about).
On average one model year of the MX-5 has 8 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Index General Questions MAZDA CONNECT Indication Setup and Getting…
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Index General Questions MAZDA CONNECT Indication Setup and Getting Started Dealer Processes Registration / Enrollment / Take-Over Customer Subscription Status WI-FI General Informatio…
- If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...),…
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 any aftermarket devices have been…
- Some customers may complain about any of the following
1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda App
- Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair…
- Some customers may complain about any of the following
1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment. 2. Remote functions inoperative. Engine Start / Stop Door Lock / Unlock Lights ON / OFF…
- Some customers may complain about the infotainment system and/or the MyMazda App showing incorrect clock…
Some customers may complain about the infotainment system and/or the MyMazda App showing incorrect clock and/or tire pressures and/or tire pressure missing. This may be caused by: Incorrect calendar entry…
- 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. NOTE: Once the warranty claim for the recall campaign is approved by Mazda Japan, the recall notification will be…
- Some customers may complain that the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) aim upward for several seconds just…
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 improper control logic of the ALH…
- Some customers may complain about any of the following
1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment. 2. Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / Stop Door Lock / Unlock Lights ON /…
- Mazda Connect Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Index General Questions MAZDA CONNECT Indication Setup and…
Mazda Connect Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Index General Questions MAZDA CONNECT Indication Setup and Getting Started Dealer Processes Registration / Enrollment / Take-Over Customer Subscription Status WI-FI…
- Some customers may experience a Connected Vehicle failure
The MyMazda App may display an Error Code. This document provides Error Code description and recovery information to assist with repairs. Index System Outline • MYMAZDA App Connected Vehicle (CV) Error Codes • Vehicle…
- Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair…
Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure. REPAIR PROCEDURE NOTE: Before proceeding: Document the vehicle's current MAZDA CONNECT CMU software…
NHTSA lists 82 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda MX-5?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: exterior lighting, seat belts. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (67%), seat belts (33%), warning lights, check engine (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Mazda MX-5?
NHTSA lists 82 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Mazda MX-5 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.