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2016 Mazda MX-5 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mazda MX-5, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 18, 2024report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2016 Mazda MX-5 recall campaigns

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 24V695000 dated September 18, 2024.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V695000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
September 18, 2024
Potential units
77,670campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: November 7, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V496000

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
June 27, 2019
Potential units
2,476campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: August 2, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V072000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
February 1, 2019
Potential units
14,370campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: March 14, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2016 Mazda MX-5?

The most frequent component groups in 2016 Mazda MX-5 campaign records are Power Train (1), Structure (1), Air Bags (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Power Train1
Structure1
Air Bags1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2016 Mazda MX-5 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 2 model-year reports for the Mazda MX-5, spanning 2016–2018; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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