2021 Mazda Mx-5 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Mazda Mx-5.

20202022
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Mazda Mx-5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Mazda Mx-5.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2021 Mazda Mx-5

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~77,670 vehicles.

24V695000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software
~77,670 affected

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."

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2021 Mazda Mx-5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Mazda Mx-5 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Mazda Mx-5 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Mazda Mx-5?
Top reported problems: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2021 Mazda Mx-5 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 77,670 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Mazda Mx-5?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mazda Mx-5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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