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NHTSA Recall 24V695000: Software (air bags)

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 77,670 vehicles. It affects 2016–2023 Mazda MX-5.

77,670
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (November 7)
NHTSA campaign24V695000
Manufacturer campaign6924I
ComponentAIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE
Report receivedSeptember 18, 2024
Owner notificationNovember 7, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

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."

Safety 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V695000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda MX-52016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.