Mazda Miata ND (2016-present US model years): common problems

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What are the common problems with the Mazda Miata ND (2016-present US model years)?

As of 2026-10-26, we list 13 known problems for this car; severity and affected years are in the table. Each problem page answers what it is, what causes it and how it is usually fixed, with sources and a last-verified date.

IssueSeverityAffected yearsConfidence
Recall 19V-072: automatic may downshift unexpectedly (TCM software)High2016-2019 automatic (built Apr 20, 2015 to Dec 11, 2018)Reported
Recall 19V-496: under-engine skid plate may detach (2016)Medium2016Reported
Recall 21V-875: low-pressure fuel pump may fail and stall the engineHigh2018-2019 (multi-model campaign)Reported
Recall 24V-695: front airbags may deploy with too much forceHigh2016-2023Reported
Recall 25V-336: TCS/DSC warning light may not come onMedium2024-2025Reported
Early ND manual: grinding into 2nd or 3rd, or gears lost (TSB 05-001/17)High2016-2017 manual (built before Sept 6, 2016)Confirmed
Cold 2nd-to-3rd shift balks (guide claim)Low2016-2018 manual (per guide)Limited
Grinding noise from the clutch pedal (TSB 05-003/16)Low2016 (built before Aug 7, 2015)Confirmed
Soft-top tension band plate breaks (Mazda R080/16)Low2016-era soft tops without inner clothConfirmed
Drive belt auto tensioner leaks and rattles (TSB 01-019/19)Medium2016-2019 (multi-model TSB)Confirmed
A/C blows warm: cracked cooler pipe (HI) A (TSB 07-002/21)Medium2016-2020 (built before Sept 10, 2020)Confirmed
RF roof will not open or closeMedium2017+ RFLimited
Soft-top drain channels clog with leaves and pollenMedium2016+ soft topLimited

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