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2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 11
Latest campaign: Sep 18, 2024

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Sep 18, 2024	24V695000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Nov 12, 2021	21V875000
Power train	1	Feb 1, 2019	19V072000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 18, 2024Latest campaign


Sep 18, 202424V695000	Air bags: air bag/restraint control module software An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V695000 What's wrong 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." 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. Filed under Mx-5 Campaign NHTSA 24V695000 · Sep 18, 2024
Nov 12, 202121V875000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V875000 What's wrong Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail. Risk Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K. Filed under Mx-5 Campaign NHTSA 21V875000 · Nov 12, 2021
Feb 1, 201919V072000	Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V072000 What's 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. Risk If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A. Filed under !mx-5 Campaign NHTSA 19V072000 · Feb 1, 2019

Sep 18, 202424V695000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module software

An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V695000

What's wrong: 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."
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.
Filed under: Mx-5
Campaign: NHTSA 24V695000 · Sep 18, 2024

Nov 12, 202121V875000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V875000

What's wrong: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
Filed under: Mx-5
Campaign: NHTSA 21V875000 · Nov 12, 2021

Feb 1, 201919V072000

Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V072000

What's 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.
Risk: If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.
Filed under: !mx-5
Campaign: NHTSA 19V072000 · Feb 1, 2019

Merged from NHTSA model names: Mx-5, !mx-5. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component11

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

11Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	3	27	1	1
Steering	2	18	0	0
Service brakes	2	18	1	1
Fuel system	2	18	0	0
Gasoline	2	18	0	0
Structure	2	18	1	1
Power train	2	18	1	1
Vehicle speed control	1	9	0	0
Seat belts	1	9	0	0
Wheels	1	9	0	0
Air bags	1	9	1	1
Engine	1	9	1	1

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“On the Dash the amber ABS light came on as well as the red Brake light and they stayed on for a couples and I took it to the shop and they said it was the "Steering Angle Sensor" and they changed it and the lights came…”
Filed 12/28/2023 · ODI 11562316
Steering
“While driving 65 mph,I lost power steering control then the electronics system shut down momentarily then it restarted itself and made to destination.Next morning, I tried to drive the car but the steering wasn't…”
Filed 08/21/2023 · ODI 11539731
Vehicle speed control
“I've had the car about 4,500 miles. No problems. Current mileage is 8899. Drove about 30 miles. 88 degrees. Humid. Dry. Slowed and turned right into my driveway. Stopped to run and open the garage. Standard tranny.”
Filed 08/26/2022 · ODI 11481421

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2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The most recent, 24V695000 (reported September 18, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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