Frame and members: underbody shieldsRecall 19V-496 · 2016 Mazda MX-5
Mazda North American Operations recall 19V-496 covers 2,476 2016 Mazda MX-5 for a frame and members: underbody shields problem, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V496000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016 Miata MX-5 vehicles. The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle.
The risk
Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3619F.
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
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 24 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 26, 2015 to July 6, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.