Mazda MX-5 recall: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official safety recall 19V072000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda MX-5 | 2016 | United States |
| Mazda MX-5 | 2017 | United States |
| Mazda MX-5 | 2018 | United States |
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.
If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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.