Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 MX-5.
Characterized by its Automatic (S6) transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 26/35/30 mpg, the 2022 Mazda MX-5 presents a defined mechanical profile for evaluation. Ownership data records 5 total owner complaints and one recall with the Power Train as the top complaint area. This volume places the model year well below the 2016 history peak of 34 complaints and nearer to the 2011 low of 1 within the 2011-2026 range. This context frames the 2022 variant as a low-complaint entry in the vehicle's reliability timeline for researchers assessing long-term dependability.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 153.9 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 48.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2348 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.4 / 59.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 53/47 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 26 / 35 / 30 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2022 Mazda MX-5 lands in a notably quiet stretch of the ND generation's federal record, well after the 2016 launch-year spike of 34 complaints and 3 recalls and the elevated 2017-2019 period (11-3-11 complaints). With 5 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations, and no crash or fire filings, it sits slightly above the 2021 low of 1 complaint but well below the generation's earlier troubled years, while TSB volume has continued a long downward march from 521 in 2016 to 166 in 2022—suggesting the manufacturer has progressively fewer acknowledged issues to address. The 2022 complaint mix is mild: powertrain leads with 2 of 5, followed by a single forward collision avoidance report, a single powertrain/electrical system report, and a single seat concern, with nothing escalating into an investigation. Relative to the immediately adjacent years (2021: 1 complaint / 1 recall; 2023: 7 complaints / 1 recall; 2024: 5 complaints / 1 recall), the 2022 model is statistically unremarkable and consistent with the post-launch maturation of the platform. For a used-car buyer, the 2022 stands out as one of the cleaner years in the generation's record, and the concrete takeaway is that this is a defensible year to buy—just confirm the single recall was completed and verify powertrain behavior on a test drive.
All 5 complaints on record, top 4 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles. A software error in the air bag control module may cause the front air bags to deploy with excessive force during a crash. As… Remedy: Dealers will update the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2024. Owners may contact…
Showing 5 of 166 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA-041-26 | 2026-06-18 | Electrical System | This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in… |
| 09-020-26 | 2026-06-17 | Structure | DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit scratches (1) on the rear of the seat back bar… |
| SA-027-26a | 2026-06-16 | Electrical System | This SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted… |
| SA-031-26 | 2026-04-30 | Structure | DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle… |
| SA-029-26 | 2026-04-21 | Power Train | This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are… |
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EPA figures are 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.