2016-2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Recall Alert
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 14,400 model-year 2016-19 Mazda MX-5 Miata sports cars equipped with automatic transmissions
The Problem: Due to incorrect programming of the transmission control module, certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will update the transmission control module software for free.
What Owners Should Do: Mazda will begin notifying owners March 29. Owners can call the automaker at 800-222-5500, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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Editor’s note: This story was updated March 11, 2019, to correct the affected transmission type.
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