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Mazda MX-5 Miata Airbags May Deploy Too Forcefully

NHTSA campaign 24V695000 · Reported 2024-09-18 · Mazda North American Operations

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An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

A software error in the computer that controls the airbags can make the front airbags inflate with too much force in a crash. Airbags are supposed to cushion you; one that fires too hard can hurt the person it is meant to protect. Because of this, the car does not meet the federal rule for crash protection. The fix is quick: a dealer reprograms the airbag control computer with corrected software instead of replacing parts.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your MX-5 is affected.
2. Call a Mazda dealer, or Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, and reference recall 6924I.
3. Bring the car in for the free airbag software update.

Affected vehicles (6)

2018 Mazda MX-5
2019 Mazda MX-5
2020 Mazda MX-5
2021 Mazda MX-5
2022 Mazda MX-5
2023 Mazda MX-5

Who to contact

Mazda — official Mazda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-5500

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Mazda airbag recalls: which models can deploy wrong or shut off? · all 4 Mazda recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Summary: 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."
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.