Model year 2017 · Two Seaters

2017 Mazda MX-5: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Mazda MX-5 at 29 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

29

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Mazda MX-5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Mazda MX-5, newest first.

Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software

NHTSA 24V695000 Reported Sep 18, 2024
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 6924I)
Units affected
77,670 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA 19V072000 Reported Feb 1, 2019
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 3019A)
Units affected
14,370 (estimate)
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
Risk
If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Mazda MX-5 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Mazda MX-5 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
MX-52.0L 4-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium26/33/29 mpg$2,850305
MX-52.0L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium26/35/29 mpg$2,850301

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Mazda MX-5 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Mazda MX-5 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Mazda MX-5 C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Mazda MX-5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda MX-5, most recently on Mar 19, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Mazda MX-5 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Visibility/wiper4
Steering2
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Tires: Sidewall1
Unknown or other1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mazda MX-5 model years

Mazda MX-5 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 MX-529 mpg01—
2025 MX-529 mpg13—
2024 MX-529 mpg15—
2023 MX-529–30 mpg17—
2022 MX-529–30 mpg15—
2021 MX-529–30 mpg11—
2020 MX-529–30 mpg13—
2019 MX-529–30 mpg311—
2018 MX-529 mpg33—
2016 MX-530 mpg334—
2015 MX-523–24 mpg01—

All Mazda MX-5 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Mazda models

2017 Mazda 22017 Mazda 32017 Mazda 62017 Mazda CX-32017 Mazda CX-52017 Mazda CX-9

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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