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.
Mazda North American Operations – Transmission Software May Cause Abrupt Downshift
| Report Received Date | 02/01/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V072000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 3019A |
| Potentially Affected | 14370 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V072000) |
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