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Mazda !MX-5 Recall 25V336: Stability Warning Light May Not Illuminate, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 25V336, reported May 22, 2025, 12,244 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles may have a software error that prevents the Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light from illuminating as intended. If the light stays off when there is a problem with these systems, the driver may not be warned, which increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles also fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 for Electronic Stability Control Systems.

Dealers will replace the DSC unit free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. If you have questions, you can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6, and reference recall number 7425E.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected and still needs the repair.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V336Mazda North American Operations
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE; TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. The Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
An indicator light that does not illuminate may fail to warn the driver of a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the DSC unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7425E.

Affected vehicles

Mazda !MX-520242025