Check Engine Light Due to Improperly Manufactured Threads on Fuel Filler Pipe: Mazda MX-5 Miata Muffler & Exhaust

Problem overview

Some models may have a problem where the Check Engine light illuminates indicating an improperly tightened fuel cap. Due to improperly manufactured threads on the fuel filler pipe, the filler pipe may need to be replaced.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vehicles with this problem

11 model years affected

2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2001 Hyundai Tiburon

1999 Mazda Miata

1994 Mazda Miata

2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Average mileage: 40,434 miles

(4,000 - 145,000)

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Check Engine Light Due to Improperly Manufactured Threads on Fuel Filler Pipe on Mazda MX-5 Miata

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