Mazda !MX-5, MX-5: Power train — control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Affects Mazda !MX-5, MX-5 · 2016–2019 — about 14K vehicles.

The hazard

If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational