# Recalls that may apply to the 2016 Mazda MX\-5

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [24V695000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V695000.md), 2024-09-18: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. 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."
- [19V496000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V496000.md), 2019-06-27: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. 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. Built 2015\-05\-26 to 2015\-07\-06.
- [19V072000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V072000.md), 2019-02-01: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). 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. Built 2015\-04\-20 to 2018\-12\-11.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2024538](/recalls/tc/2024538.md), 2024-09-18: Airbag. Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the driver\-front and passenger\-front airbags to deploy with too much force in certain crashes.  Safety Risk: An airbag that inflates with too much force could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.  Corrective Actions: Mazda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the airbag control module software.
- [2019321](/recalls/tc/2019321.md), 2019-06-27: Structure. Issue: On certain cars, a metal bracket for the under\-body cover may not be properly welded. This could cause the bracket to detach from the car while driving.  Safety Risk: A metal bracket that detaches from the car could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to replace the undercover.
- [2019043](/recalls/tc/2019043.md), 2019-02-01: Powertrain. Issue: A problem with the automatic transmission could cause it to downshift suddenly. This may cause the rear wheels to slow abruptly and create a loss of vehicle stability.  Safety Risk: A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an update to the transmission control module \(TCM\).

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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