Mazda MX-5: An increased risk of accidents when reversing

03/03/2025

Mazda is recalling 15,262 vehicles of the MX-5 model series manufactured between 2023 and 2024. The reason for the recall is that a software error may lead to malfunction of the parking aid in conjunction with the intelligent braking system.

“The presence of an obstacle and the distance to the obstacle may not be properly indicated by a display on the screen or an acoustic signal,” Mazda Motors Deutschland (MMD) announced in a letter. In addition, the rearward detection of the Emergency Brake Assist (SBS) could cause problems.

At an authorised workshop, the parking aid control programme is reprogrammed with improved software.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “14795R“. The internal manufacturer code is “AS001A“.

Recall details

Make:	Mazda
Model:	MX-5
Year of manufacture:	2023 – 2024
Production:	28. 11. 2023 – 20. 9. 2024
Extent:	15,262
Code:	AS001A
KBA publication date:	27. 2. 2025

Source: KBA 14795R (Search Rückrufcode: AS001A)

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