Mazda MX5 Recall R/2025/043: Parking Assist Unit Reprogramming, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 720
- vehicles in the UK
- AS001A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MX5 vehicles built between 28 November 2023 and 20 September 2024. When reversing obstructions may not be detected correctly due to inappropriate software in the parking assist unit which may increase the risk of an accident. The dealer will reprogram the parking assist unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
When reversing obstructions may not be detected correctly due to inappropriate software in the parking assist unit which may increase the risk of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MX-5 Parking Assist Unit Reprogramming Defect: On affected vehicles when reversing obstructions may not be detected correctly due to inappropriate software in the parking assist unit which may increase the risk of an accident. Remedy: Reprogram the parking assist unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking assist unit reprogramming.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the parking assist unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
MX5 built between 28 November 2023 and 20 September 2024 may be included. Mazda estimates 720 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the campaign code AS001A or the DVSA reference R/2025/043. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX5Fuel pipe concern | Urgent | R/2025/442 | |
| MX5Traction/Stability light may fail to illuminate | Urgent | R/2025/202 | |
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| MX5Undershield metal bracket may separate from vehicle | Low | R/2019/265 | |
| MX5Models fitted with automatic transmission may unexpectedly downshift | Low | R/2019/036 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2024/473 on 28 Nov 2024, for instrument cluster module software concern. The one launched after it was R/2025/202 on 1 Sep 2025, for traction/Stability light may fail to illuminate. You can also see every Mazda recall, the Mazda MX5 recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/043, launched 28 February 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.