Recall 24V695000: Mazda MX-5
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Summary
The problem. 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."
The risk. An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix. 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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V695000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 6924I
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Report received
- September 18, 2024
- Owners notified
- November 7, 2024
- Units affected
- 77,670
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 208
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.