Model year 2016 · Mazda

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The most recent was reported on September 18, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MX-5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V695000	September 18, 2024	Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software
19V496000	June 27, 2019	Structure › Frame And Members › Underbody Shields
19V072000	February 1, 2019	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Power Train (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V695000Manufacturer no. 6924I

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: September 18, 2024
Owner notification: November 7, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 77,670 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: MX-5

Defect summary

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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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 Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 6924I.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V695000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V496000Manufacturer no. 3619F

Structure › Frame And Members › Underbody Shields

Report received by NHTSA: June 27, 2019
Owner notification: August 2, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,476 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata: May 26, 2015 – July 6, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: MX-5

Defect summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.

Safety risk

Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3619F.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V496000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V072000Manufacturer no. 3019A

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Report received by NHTSA: February 1, 2019
Owner notification: March 14, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 14,370 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata: April 20, 2015 – December 11, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: MX-5

Defect summary

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.

Safety risk

If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V072000, filed by Mazda North American Operations. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 19, 2024.