NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Mazda MX-5 Safety Record
The 2025 Mazda MX-5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2025 Mazda MX-5, federal data presents a limited safety profile, with no crash-test results published by NHTSA. This absence means the vehicle carries no star ratings, nor has our Safety Index been computed. The available record does, however, indicate a minimal recall and complaint history: a single recall campaign has been issued, and only two owner complaints are on file. Crucially, these complaints do not report any crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While this narrow data set provides no basis for a comprehensive safety assessment, it also contains no immediate red flags. Consumers should interpret the lack of crash-test data as precisely that: an absence of information, rather than an implicit endorsement or condemnation of the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2025 Mazda MX-5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign and a 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 | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Mazda MX-5?
A single recall for the 2025 Mazda MX-5 addresses a critical active-safety concern: the Traction Control System and Dynamic Stability functions. These systems are integral to maintaining control during challenging driving conditions, making it imperative for owners to verify their vehicle's VIN against the recall campaign and ensure any necessary remedy has been applied. Federal data for the 2025 MX-5 shows a minimal complaint footprint, with just two reports filed. While this volume is low, one complaint specifically flags the seat belts. Restraint system performance directly impacts crash outcomes, and this allegation, though unverified, warrants attention. No NHTSA-tested sibling model years are available for the MX-5, preventing consumers from using a related vehicle's crash ratings as a proxy. The overall assessment, based on the limited federal data, is a vehicle with a low volume of owner complaints and one significant active-safety recall requiring resolution.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?
The 2025 Mazda MX-5 is covered by one recall targeting the Traction Control System, shared with certain 2024 model year vehicles. The campaign addresses the Traction Control System and Dynamic Stability features. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the available campaign summary, but owners should confirm their VIN's open-recall status at nhtsa.gov for the full remedy details.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM25V336000
Risk: An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the DSC unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7425E.
Reported 2025-05-22
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Mazda MX-5?
Two owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Mazda MX-5. The top components alleged are Unknown Or Other and Seat Belts, one report each. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are associated with these filings. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Mazda MX-5?
Prospective owners of the 2025 Mazda MX-5 are advised to confirm the status of the Traction Control System recall. This is a critical check for any unit, as open recalls transfer with the vehicle and not the original owner. The free recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov should be utilized by any buyer to verify remediation before purchase.
- The 2025 Mazda MX-5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings and no Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- One recall covers certain 2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles for a Traction Control System and Dynamic Stability concern, an active-safety system that affects vehicle control during low-traction events.
- Two unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, with alleged components listed as Unknown Or Other and Seat Belts, and no associated crashes, injuries, or deaths reported.
- Owners and shoppers should use the VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to verify whether the TCS recall has been completed on any specific 2025 MX-5 unit, as open recalls remain the responsibility of the current owner.
FAQ2025 Mazda MX-5 safety questions
Was the 2025 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 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda MX-5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Mazda MX-5. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Mazda MX-5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Mazda MX-5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other MX-5 years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mazda MX-5 2025.
- 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.