The Mazda MX-5 Miata and Fiat 124 Spider are being recalled to fix an airbag software error, which may cause airbags to deploy with too much force in minor crashes.

Stellantis car brand Fiat is recalling 17,418 vehicles because of a software error that could cause airbags to deploy with excessive force in a crash, increasing the risk of severe neck injuries. This recall affects all 2017-20 Fiat 124 Spider models, according to documents filed with NHTSA.

All of the 124 Spiders sold in the US market have been recalled over a software issue that causes the airbags to deploy with excessive force

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that Mazda is recalling more than 77,000 late-model MX-5 Miatas, due to faulty control modules for the vehicle's air bag sensors.

Japanese automaker Mazda has decided to recall 77,670 units of its MX-5 Miata sports car in the US. The reason behind the move is a software glitch, that might make the front airbags deploy too forcefully during an accident.

Mazda and Fiat parent company Stellantis are recalling some of their model-year 2016-23 MX-5 Miata and model-year 2017-20 124 Spider coupes, respectively, due to airbag deployment issues affecting approximately 93,