2016–2023 Mazda MX-5 Air Bags Recall 24V695000 (Mazda 6924I)
NHTSA recall 24V695000 (Mazda recall 6924I) covers about 77,670 2016–2023 Mazda MX-5 vehicles (air bags), filed with NHTSA Sep 18, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V695000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Air bags (air bag/restraint control module, software)
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 remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Nov 7, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Mazda recall number 6924I
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V695000 as 6924I. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "6924I recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda MX-5 | 2016–2023 | All MX-5 recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 18, 2024
- Owner notification
- Nov 7, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 208
Check your VIN for 24V695000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 24V695000 is open, call any Mazda dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V695000 or 6924I). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V695000?
NHTSA recall 24V695000 (Mazda recall 6924I) covers about 77,670 2016–2023 Mazda MX-5 vehicles (air bags), filed with NHTSA Sep 18, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2016-2023 MX-5 Miata vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V695000?
NHTSA's record for 24V695000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V695000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mazda dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 24V695000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) control module software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 7, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Mazda recall number for 24V695000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 6924I. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (6924I) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V695000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 24V695000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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- 25V336000: 2024–2025 Mazda MX-5 electronic stability control (May 22, 2025)