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Recall 19V-072

Mazda North American Operations recalled the 2016 to 2019 Mazda MX-5: Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).

At a glance

Campaign number
19V-072
Reported
February 1, 2019
Vehicles affected
14,370 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The risk

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-[removed], option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles