Mazda recalls certain 2016 MX-5 vehicles due to potential skid plate detachment causing road hazards and crash risks. Free replacement of the skid plate is offered.
Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Mazda is recalling specific 2016 MX-5 vehicles because the skid plate and metal bracket can detach from under the vehicle, creating a road hazard that may lead to crashes. This affects owners who need to have the skid plate replaced at no cost to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227250-mazda-2016-mx-5-recall-skid-plate-detachment-risk.
“Mazda 2016 MX-5 Recall: Skid Plate Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227250-mazda-2016-mx-5-recall-skid-plate-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V496000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V496000).
Mazda North American Operations recalled 2016 Mazda MX-5 vehicles due to skid plate detachment risks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on June 27, 2019. Dealers will replace the skid plate free of charge starting August 2, 2019.
How to tell if you have it
Mazda MX-5, 2016
What to do
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4.
The hazard
The skid plate and metal bracket may detach from underneath the vehicle. Parts that separate from the vehicle may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Mazda North American Operations has 67 other recalls on record since September 24, 2013. Other recent recalls include the 2025 Mazda CX-50 suspension recall (October 29, 2025), the 2025 Mazda CX-90 fuel gauge recall (September 2, 2025), and the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid shift recall (June 19, 2025). NHTSA has received 34 owner complaints for the 2016 MAZDA MX-5, with the latest received on April 30, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Mazda MX-5 has a skid plate that appears loose or detached. The recall started on August 2, 2019, and applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Brand
Mazda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Mazda Customer Service
Call 1-800-222-5500, option 4 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free skid plate replacement.
Get Skid Plate Replaced
Mazda dealers will replace the skid plate at no cost once you confirm your vehicle is affected.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3619F.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 36 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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