Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V072000 Reported February 1, 2019

Transmission software may cause abrupt downshift

Mazda North American Operations · Power Train · 14,370 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V072000
Manufacturer Campaign
3019A
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
14,370
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 1, 2019
Completion Rate
90.13

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 19V072000 or campaign 3019A.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V072000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V072000?

NHTSA recall 19V072000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on February 1, 2019. It addresses: Transmission software may cause abrupt downshift. The recall affects approximately 14,370 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number 3019A. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.