2002 Mazda Miata Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Mazda Miata. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Mazda Miata
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fog lights (exterior lighting)
On certain MINI vans and passenger vehicles, the socket holder in the fog lights is installed in the lamp casing using pressure. During operation of the fog light, the heat from the bulb can expand the socket holder. The expansion can force the socket holder rearward. After repeatedly being subject to this expansion, if the fog light is…
Remedy: Dealers will install a spring to prevent the socket holder from separating from the lamp case. Owner notification began on july 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 Mazda Miata. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Mazda Miata model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda Miata model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Mazda Miata | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Mazda Miata | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Mazda Miata | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Mazda Miata | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Mazda Miata | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Mazda Miata | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Mazda Miata | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Mazda Miata | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Mazda Miata | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Mazda Miata
How do I know if my 2002 Mazda Miata has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Mazda Miata; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V206000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.