The check engine light can cause uncertainty for drivers and indicates possible malfunctions. It's an important warning that should be addressed promptly.

Mazda Recalls 12K Miatas for Traction-Control Light That Might Not Work The recall involves 2024 and 2025 MX-5 models, which won't warn drivers when they're getting too sideways.

Mazda Recalling 12,000 MX-5 Miatas Over Traction and Stability Control Warning Light That said, we're not sure if most Miata owners would care if traction control wasn't operational.

In safety news, for first time on any Subaru, Emergency Stop Assist with Safe Lane Selection activates if the driver becomes unresponsive to warnings while using Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control.

The check-engine light is a signal that the onboard diagnostics system (or OBD II) has detected a malfunction in the vehicle's emissions, ignition or fuel systems.

Consumer Reports explains what the check engine light means and what to do when you see it: how to tell if your car has a loose gas cap—or a serious engine problem.

Your check engine light can come on for a lot of different reasons, but there are only a few that occur after putting in gas. Here's what we know.

A problem in the traction control system will usually illuminate a dashboard warning light that traction control is disabled, in some cases, ABS is disabled as well.