2016-2023 Mazda MX-5 recall: software
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on September 18, 2024. It covers about 77,670 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 77,670
- reported
- Sep 18, 2024
- owners notified
- Nov 7, 2024
- related complaints
- 10
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
Recall number 24V695000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about airbags problems.
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Questions about recall 24V695000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2023 Mazda MX-5 software?
Yes. Recall 24V695000, reported on September 18, 2024, covers about 77,670 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V695000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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