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2016 Mazda MX-5 recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda MX-5, filed between February 1, 2019 and September 18, 2024. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 24V695000 | September 18, 2024 | Air bags: software |
| 19V496000 | June 27, 2019 | Structure: underbody shields |
| 19V072000 | February 1, 2019 | Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
Air bags: software (24V695000)
Filed September 18, 2024
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."
What could happen. An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix. 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.
Structure: underbody shields (19V496000)
Filed June 27, 2019
What is wrong. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.
What could happen. Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3619F.
Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (19V072000)
Filed February 1, 2019
What is wrong. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
What could happen. If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2016 Mazda MX-5 may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Mazda dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Mazda may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Mazda customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the MX-5
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2016 Mazda MX-5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Mazda MX-5 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda MX-5. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2016 Mazda MX-5 free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Mazda dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2016 Mazda MX-5 was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.