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2017 MAZDA MX-5

2 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #19V072000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The Transmission Control Module in your MX-5 (Miata) is a computer that helps your automatic transmission shift gears smoothly. In some 2016-2019 models, this computer was programmed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your car could suddenly downshift and slow down quickly, making it harder for you to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will update the TCM with new software to fix the issue, and it will be done at no cost to you. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #24V695000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The air bag control module in your MX-5 Miata is a computer that helps decide when to deploy your front air bags during a crash. In some 2016-2023 models, this software can get it wrong and make the air bags deploy too forcefully.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags deploy with too much force, they could cause serious injury, even in a minor crash. This is a serious safety issue that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will update the air bag control module software to prevent excessive air bag deployment – and it will be done at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — 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.
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POWER TRAIN
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Other MAZDA MX-5 Years

2019
2 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2006
1 recall

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