NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Mazda MX-5 Safety Record
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 has not been subjected to federal crash testing. Consequently, it carries no star ratings, and our computed Safety Index is not applicable. The available federal record does, however, indicate a "Clean" burden band for recalls and complaints. There are zero open recalls for this model year and a single unverified owner complaint. This assessment is based solely on the vehicle's recall and complaint history; it does not reflect crash performance. The absence of a crash-test score should not be interpreted as an indicator of crashworthiness in either direction.
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean 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 | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Mazda MX-5?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 arrives without a single federal crash-test rating. Neither this model year nor any closely related preceding years have undergone NHTSA's battery of evaluations, leaving a complete absence of star-rated data. The vehicle also presents with zero recalls. Only one unverified complaint, concerning the Power Train, has been registered with federal authorities. While this low volume of activity earns a "Clean" band designation for the MX-5, this categorization reflects the scarcity of federal records, not any validated measure of crashworthiness. The lone, unverified Power Train complaint is insufficient evidence for any broad assessment of the vehicle's safety profile. Consumers should consider the "Clean" band a notation of limited data, not an affirmation of safety performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Mazda MX-5 have any recalls?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Mazda MX-5?
NHTSA has received one complaint for the 2026 Mazda MX-5. That single unverified allegation involves the Power Train component. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported in connection with it. All complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified consumer allegations and have not been independently confirmed.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Mazda MX-5?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 has not yet been rated by NHTSA. Prospective purchasers should run the vehicle identification number through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any open recall is attached to that individual unit. A clean model-year record does not guarantee a clean VIN-level record.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Mazda MX-5, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year, and the absence of a score carries no implied meaning about crash performance.
- The 2026 Mazda MX-5 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA, placing it in the Clean burden band, which reflects recall and complaint volume only and is not a crash-safety grade.
- One unverified consumer complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 MX-5, alleging a Power Train concern, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- Prospective buyers should verify open-recall status for any specific 2026 MX-5 using the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov, as vehicle-level recall status can differ from the model-year aggregate record.
FAQ2026 Mazda MX-5 safety questions
Was the 2026 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 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Mazda MX-5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Mazda MX-5 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Mazda MX-5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Mazda MX-5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mazda MX-5 2026.
- 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.