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HighNHTSA·24V695000·Announced 2025-06-09

Mazda MX-5 Airbag Software Error May Deploy Excessively in Crashes

Certain 2016-2023 Mazda MX-5 vehicles have a software error in the airbag control module that may cause the front airbags to deploy with excessive force during a crash, increasing injury risk. Mazda is providing a free software update.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Safety-critical airbag control module software error affecting 77,670 vehicles with no reported injuries. The defect poses a direct risk of excessive airbag deployment during crashes. Classified as High per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2016-2023 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. The recall affects 77,670 units. A software error in the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) control module may cause the front airbags to deploy with excessive force during a crash.

Airbags that deploy with excessive force can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants during a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.'

Mazda dealers will update the SAS control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 7, 2024. Owners can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 (Mazda recall number 6924I) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
2019 MAZDA MX-5
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • airbag-excessive-force
Affected units
77,670

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 (1)

  • MX-5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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