Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA recall 19V072000 · announced February 1, 2019 · filed by Mazda North American Operations · 14,370 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Mazda !mx-5
• 2016 Mazda Mx-5
• 2017 Mazda Mx-5
• 2018 Mazda Mx-5

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.