NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Mazda MX-5 Safety Record
The 2023 Mazda MX-5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Mazda MX-5 has not been subjected to NHTSA crash testing, leaving its safety profile incomplete by federal standards. Without star ratings or a computed Safety Index, direct government assessment of its collision performance is unavailable. The federal record shows a single recall campaign, addressing air bag control module software, alongside seven owner-reported complaints. This constitutes a Light recall and complaint burden for the model year. The absence of comprehensive crash-test data limits what the federal record can definitively state about the MX-5's crashworthiness.
The 2023 Mazda MX-5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign involving air bag control module software, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Mazda MX-5?
The 2023 Mazda MX-5 is subject to a single recall for air bag control module software, part of a wider campaign affecting multiple model years. Owners should verify remedy completion for their vehicle by VIN. The MX-5's overall recall and complaint volume places it in the Light burden band. Its complaint record totals seven reports, with four of these alleging powertrain issues. One complaint reports a crash, and another reports an injury; these remain unverified.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?
The 2023 MX-5 carries one recall: an air bag control module software error affecting certain 2016 through 2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. The software fault sits inside the restraint control module. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided, but owners should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov for current remedy status.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE24V695000
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.
Reported 2024-09-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Mazda MX-5?
Seven complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 MX-5. The top alleged component is the power train, drawing four of the seven reports. Steering, air bags, and seat belts each account for one report. All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Mazda MX-5?
Any used 2023 MX-5 buyer should run the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm whether the air bag control module software recall has been completed. An unrepaired recall transfers with the vehicle to a new owner.
- The 2023 MX-5 has no NHTSA crash-test stars or Safety Index score because NHTSA did not test this model year, not because it scored poorly.
- One recall affects this model year: a software error in the air bag restraint control module, part of a campaign spanning 2016 through 2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles.
- Seven unverified complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, with four of them alleging power train issues as the primary concern.
- Shoppers and current owners should verify open-recall status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, since recall remedy completion varies by individual vehicle.
FAQ2023 Mazda MX-5 safety questions
Was the 2023 Mazda MX-5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mazda MX-5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Mazda MX-5. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Mazda MX-5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Mazda MX-5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mazda MX-5 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.