2016 Mazda Mx-5 | 2017 Mazda Mx-5 | 2018 Mazda Mx-5 | 2020 Mazda Mx-5 | 2019 Mazda Mx-5 | 2021 Mazda Mx-5 | 2022 Mazda Mx-5 | 2023 Mazda Mx-5 — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Published September 19, 2024 · Recall initiated: September 18, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V695000, published September 19, 2024 and initiated September 18, 2024. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2016 Mazda Mx-5 | 2017 Mazda Mx-5 | 2018 Mazda Mx-5 | 2020 Mazda Mx-5 | 2019 Mazda Mx-5 | 2021 Mazda Mx-5 | 2022 Mazda Mx-5 | 2023 Mazda Mx-5 — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- MX-5
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2016 MAZDA MX-5 | 2017 MAZDA MX-5 | 2018 MAZDA MX-5 | 2020 MAZDA MX-5 | 2019 MAZDA MX-5 | 2021 MAZDA MX-5 | 2022 MAZDA MX-5 | 2023 MAZDA MX-5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Mazda Mx-5 | 2017 Mazda Mx-5 | 2018 Mazda Mx-5 | 2020 Mazda Mx-5 | 2019 Mazda Mx-5 | 2021 Mazda Mx-5 | 2022 Mazda Mx-5 | 2023 Mazda Mx-5 — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V695000 on September 19, 2024. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: MX-5.