NHTSA recall 24V-695 (24V695000)
air bags recall reported September 18, 2024 - about 77,670 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 24V695000
- Also written as
- 24V-695
- Manufacturer number
- 6924I
- Reported
- September 18, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- ~77,670
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 24V-695 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.