Air bag/restraint control module: softwareRecall 24V-695 · 2016–2023 Mazda MX-5
Mazda North American Operations recall 24V-695 covers 77,670 2016–2023 Mazda MX-5 for a air bag/restraint control module: software problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V695000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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 free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,252 vehicles were listed as unreachable.