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2016 Mazda MX-5

3 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Air bags

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

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."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 77,670 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V695000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Structure

Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,476 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V496000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

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

Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 14,370 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V072000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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