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SevereNHTSA·19V072000·Announced 2019-02-01

Mazda Recalls 2016-2019 MX-5 Vehicles for Transmission Software Defect

Mazda is recalling 2016-2019 MX-5 vehicles with automatic transmissions because incorrect software may cause unexpected downshifting and abrupt deceleration.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission control) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The recall addresses a defect in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming that may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate under certain conditions.

If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers approximately 14,370 vehicles. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software at no charge. The recall began on March 14, 2019.

Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Mazda's recall number is 3019A.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MX-5, !MX-5
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
14,370

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MX-5
  • !MX-5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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