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Mazda MX-5 stability control warning light may not illuminate

NHTSA campaign 25V336000 · Reported May 22, 2025 · Mazda North American Operations

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A warning light that does not come on may fail to tell the driver there is a problem with the traction or stability control system, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V336000
Reported to NHTSA	May 22, 2025
Manufacturer	Mazda North American Operations
Part affected	Traction Control System
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2025
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Mazda is recalling certain MX-5 models. Because of a software error, the dashboard light for the traction control and stability control systems may not come on when it should. As a result, these cars do not meet the federal safety rule for electronic stability control systems. Dealers will replace the stability control unit.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is included. 2. Contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair, or call Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6 (recall number 7425E). 3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V336000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2024 Mazda MX-5
2025 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.

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Official notice

Component: TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. The Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Safety risk: An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the DSC unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7425E.

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