Mazda recall: Power train
What is 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.
What could happen
If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda !Mx-5 2019
- Mazda Mx-5 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V072000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 1, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 14, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 14,370
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 20, 2015 to Dec 11, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- Maker's own recall number
- 3019A
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mazda recall: Electronic stability control (esc) May 22, 2025
- Mazda recall: Air bags Sep 18, 2024
- Mazda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 12, 2021
- Mazda recall: Structure Jun 27, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.