1993 Mazda Mx-5 Miata Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 Mazda Mx-5 Miata. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
1crashes
SEAT BELTS
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mazda miata. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt would unlatch independently while driving. The contact was unsure if the failure was contributed to the buckle or the retractor system. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2011-10-01

“False seatbelt engagement. Seatbelt 'clicks', then 1, 2, 5 minutes later, belt spontaneously disengages.I have owned multiple miatas; I had to replace belts in my 1992 miata for the same reason. *tr”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2009-11-14

“Tl*- the contact stated the airbag warning light for the 1993 mazda miata flashed continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they replaced the main crash sensor. The contact stated the airbag warning lights continued to flash. The dealership then recommended replacing the airbag…”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE · reported 2006-11-01

“While driving 35 mph the air bag suddenly deployed. *nlm *ts”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 2003-05-15

“Airbag light flashed continuously. Dealer advised consumer that airbag could deploy at any time, and was not covered under warranty. This defect could result in an accident and or injuries. Vehicle has not yet encountered any accidents. *ak”

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW · reported 2000-05-01

“Consumer was in an accident, and her air bag did not deploy. *ak”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 1998-03-07

“When applying the hydraulic brakes in wet weather, the pedal went to the floor, and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 1997-01-01

“Vehicle went out of control, rolled down an embankment, no roll bar, occupants paralyzed. *ak”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1994-06-09
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Mazda Mx-5 Miata as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.