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2016 MAZDA MX-5 Recalled by Mazda North American Operations — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Date: September 18, 2024
Company: Mazda North American Operations
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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 Products

2016 MAZDA MX-5. 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."

Why Was This Recalled?

An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Mazda North American Operations

Mazda North American Operations has 48 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report