Recall 25V336 affects 12,244 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles for a stability-control indicator software error. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
Mazda is recalling 12,244 2024-2025 MX-5 vehicles because a software error can keep the Traction Control System and Dynamic Stability Control indicator light from turning on when it should. Without that warning light, the driver is not alerted to a TCS or DSC system issue, increasing crash risk; the Mazda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) unit in the 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 is the control module for the car's stability and traction systems. It reads vehicle motion and wheel behavior, then helps manage engine power and braking when the car begins to slide or lose traction. The instrument-panel TCS/DSC indicator light is supposed to tell the driver when the system detects certain abnormal stability conditions.
On affected MX-5 vehicles, the DSC unit has a software diagnostic programming error. When abnormal yaw rate characteristics are detected, the software fails to trigger the TCS/DSC indicator light as intended. That leaves the stability system's warning light unavailable for that condition, which is why the vehicles do not conform to FMVSS 126.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is in the DSC software, so an owner would not hear, feel, or smell a part wearing out before the indicator-light problem occurs.
Who's affected?
The traction-control and electronic-stability-control labels point to the same Dynamic Stability Control unit. VINs became searchable on May 28, 2025.
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 | Traction control system |
|---|---|
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 | Control module |
| 2024 Mazda MX-5 | Traction control system |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 | Control module |
| Units affected | 12,244 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the indicator light does not illuminate, the driver loses a dashboard warning for a TCS or DSC system issue. That missing warning increases crash risk because the problem is harder to spot while driving. There is no warning sign before the indicator fault. Schedule the dealer repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Mazda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mazda dealer about the free DSC unit replacement that fixes the TCS and DSC indicator-light software error.
- Bring the Mazda owner letter if you received one. If not, reference recall number 25V336 when you call.
- Watch for a TCS or DSC indicator-light problem and avoid driving with an unresolved stability-control warning.
- Call Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 with questions about repair timing or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mazda technician will replace the DSC unit that controls the Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control indicators. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Mazda used its general reimbursement plan on file, so documented qualifying out-of-pocket DSC-related repairs paid before the recall notice can be reviewed for reimbursement. Keep prior repair invoices and contact Mazda customer service or ask the dealer service desk how to submit them.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 28, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 28, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 3, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
| July 18, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 21, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V336?
Recall 25V336 covers 12,244 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles with a software error that can keep the TCS or DSC indicator light from illuminating as intended. Mazda dealers will replace the DSC unit for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific MX-5 is included in recall 25V336. If it is, contact a franchised Mazda dealer to schedule the DSC unit replacement. Reference recall 25V336 or Mazda recall number 7425E when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and noncompliance recalls at no cost. Mazda dealers will replace the DSC unit free of charge at any franchised Mazda dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a missing warning. If the TCS or DSC indicator light does not illuminate during a system issue, the driver loses an expected stability-control warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Mazda mailed owner notification letters on July 18, 2025. If you bought the MX-5 used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Mazda dealer with recall number 25V336.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V336000 |
|---|---|
| Mazda customer service | 1-800-222-5500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V336 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V336000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →