How many recalls does the 2011 Mazda Mx-5 have?

The 2011 Mazda Mx-5 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Mazda Mx-5 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 2011 Mazda Mx-5?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

2011 Mazda Mx-5 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2011 Mazda Mx-5. 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 exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Took possession of new car 3/31/2001. Drove it that night and succeeding nights on the two lane road around the area where I live. I encountered numerous incidents where the oncoming auto would flash their bright lights at me, but my lights were already in the dim mode. I came to find out that…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2011-03-31

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 2011 Mazda Mx-5 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.