Recall 24V695000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20240918
Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

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 Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 MAZDA MX-5
2017 MAZDA MX-5
2018 MAZDA MX-5
2019 MAZDA MX-5
2020 MAZDA MX-5
2021 MAZDA MX-5
2022 MAZDA MX-5
2023 MAZDA MX-5

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.