How many recalls does the 1998 Mazda Mx-5 Miata have?

The 1998 Mazda Mx-5 Miata has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Mazda Mx-5 Miata has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Mazda Mx-5 Miata?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

1998 Mazda Mx-5 Miata Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Airbags deploy while sitting at an intersection, and there was no contact with a vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 2001-01-01

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 1998 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.