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Mazda MX-5 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Mazda MX-5 (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 29 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 5 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Mazda MX-5 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MX-5 | 2 | 29 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 MX-5 | 2 | 29 mpg | 1 | 3 | — |
| 2024 MX-5 | 2 | 29 mpg | 1 | 5 | — |
| 2023 MX-5 | 2 | 29–30 mpg | 1 | 7 | — |
| 2022 MX-5 | 2 | 29–30 mpg | 1 | 5 | — |
| 2021 MX-5 | 2 | 29–30 mpg | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2020 MX-5 | 2 | 29–30 mpg | 1 | 3 | — |
| 2019 MX-5 | 2 | 29–30 mpg | 3 | 11 | — |
| 2018 MX-5 | 2 | 29 mpg | 3 | 3 | — |
| 2017 MX-5 | 2 | 29 mpg | 2 | 11 | — |
| 2016 MX-5 | 2 | 30 mpg | 3 | 34 | — |
| 2015 MX-5 | 3 | 23–24 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Mazda MX-5 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mazda MX-5 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 25V336000 — Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module, reported May 22, 2025; model years 2024, 2025
- 24V695000 — Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software, reported Sep 18, 2024; model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- 21V875000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Nov 12, 2021; model years 2018, 2019
- 19V496000 — Structure: Frame and members: Underbody shields, reported Jun 27, 2019; model years 2016
- 19V072000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), reported Feb 1, 2019; model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Mazda models
Current and recent Mazda models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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