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Given that it has to recall over 12,000 of its recognizable MX-5 Miatas, Mazda is not having its greatest moment. Naturally, the car industry and the thousands and thousands of drivers who were operating a malfunctioning roadster without realizing it have been hit hard by this.

Even though there haven’t been any incidents recorded yet, we should exercise caution as Mazda recommends the recall after finding a flaw in the DSC software and notifies the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the recall. Are you curious?

What the Mazda recall involves

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), a component that synchronizes steering wheel position, lateral acceleration, and yaw sensors, is the source of the issue. When the car loses traction, this mechanism alerts the driver. The lights on the instrument panel in these cars are not activated because the system malfunctions and misinterprets the data. Because there is no visual warning and this system has an algorithm mistake provided by Bosch Corporation’s Japanese subsidiary, the motorist could keep speeding on a wet curve or slick surface, relying on an aid system that isn’t really helping.

Mazda stopped producing the impacted Miatas until a remedy was discovered after discovering this problem during internal validation tests at the start of 2025.

Which vehicle is subject to recall?

12,244 units manufactured at the Hiroshima factory between December 19, 2023, and February 28, 2025, are subject to the recall. All trim levels—Sport, Club, Grand Touring, and the 35th Anniversary Edition—of the Roadster and Retractable Fastback (RF) body types from the 2024 and 2025 model years are impacted.

The danger behind the software failure

Since electronic stability is now considered to be just as crucial as airbags, the risk increases dramatically when the system malfunctions (and so discreetly).

Imagine now in scenarios when there is aquaplaning or slick terrain. The error does not deactivate the aid; rather, it only keeps the driver from realizing that something is amiss. A manageable fright can become a major accident due to a lack of warning, which can delay the reaction.

What the repair will be like

To ensure correct operation, Mazda has chosen to implement a software upgrade that reprograms the DSC and restores the alert management. Additionally, this patch doesn’t require any new parts; but, it does require a particular diagnostic instrument, which isn’t yet accessible throughout the North American dealership network. Be patient; you will have to wait!

Notification schedule and phases

The initial notification will be sent by Mazda. Beginning July 21, 2025, owners will be notified that their vehicle is part of the program but cannot yet be repaired because there will be no components available. When the chosen dealership has the certified software and tools available, the second letter will be sent. Your car will be like new by the second quarter of 2026, though!

What should owners do?

Checking your VIN on the NHTSA portal or getting in touch with your dealership is the first step if you drive a 2024–2025 MX-5 Miata. The system will verify whether your unit is covered by the Mazda MX-5 Miata recall using your 17-digit number.

Slow down and take your automobile to the shop right away for an inspection if you observe odd behavior in it, such as abrupt skidding, a sense of losing traction, or anything similar.

Although the brand has emphasized that driving the automobile is safe, you should be mindful that the car won’t alert you to mistakes!

Key information!