Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 19V-072 · 2016–2019 Mazda MX-5
Mazda North American Operations recall 19V-072 covers 14,370 2016–2019 Mazda MX-5 for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 20, 2015 to December 11, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.