Mazda recall — Software
NHTSA · September 18, 2024
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V695000 (Mazda), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 77,670.
- Component: Software.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Source ID
- 24V695000
Defect
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."
Consequence
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective action
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
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda | Mx-5 | 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 |
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