1992 Mazda Mx-5 Miata Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1992 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 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
3
2crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
TIRES:SIDEWALL
2
1crashes
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
1crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
Total complaints25

What owners report

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

“When car is started after not used for several hours, the air bag light displays continuously during start period but then changes to blinking. Continues blinking until car is stopped and ignition turned off. When car is immediately started again, light turns off after initial start period, as…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-04-02

“When car is started after not used for several hours, the air bag light displays continuously during start period but then changes to blinking. Continues blinking until car is stopped and ignition turned off. When car is immediately started again, light turns off after initial start period, as…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-04-02

“Takata recall my 1992 mazda miata's airbag light is flashing on the dash, and there is a soft beep heard,which is intermittent. The flashing starts as soon as the car is started, and it continues while in motion. There is a pause between a series of airbag light flashes. The beep is soft and…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-03-08

“The accident occurred when a pedestrian darted out into a crosswalk. The first car slammed on the breaks. The car behind it slammed on their breaks, and I was the car behind the second car. I tried to avoid the car in front of me, but my car did not stop in time. I was traveling at approximately…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-05-11

“The accident occurred when a pedestrian darted out into a crosswalk. The first car slammed on the breaks. The car behind it slammed on their breaks, and I was the car behind the second car. I tried to avoid the car in front of me, but my car did not stop in time. I was traveling at approximately…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2015-05-11

“The accident occurred when a pedestrian darted out into a crosswalk. The first car slammed on the breaks. The car behind it slammed on their breaks, and I was the car behind the second car. I tried to avoid the car in front of me, but my car did not stop in time. I was traveling at approximately…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2015-05-11

“Dt*: the contact stated the front driver's side seat belt unlatched suddenly without warning. The dealership was not notified, but the contact planned to notify them soon. Updated 10/4/2006 - replacement belt solved the problem. *nm”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT · reported 2006-09-14

“Air bag warning light flashing [6 flashes] since early 2003. Four requests at dealer repair shops have failed to address/repair. 1992 mazda mx-5 [miata]. *jb”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE · reported 2005-08-04
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 1992 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.