2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Technical Service Bulletins

744 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10186340May 15, 2017Electrical system. Active driving display caution (Update)
• 10116231May 15, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Some customers may claim that it is impossible or difficult to view the Active Driving Display, even if the position of the display is adjusted through the Settings screen. This is caused by an incorrectly learned zero-point (closed position) of the Active Driving Display. The main reason this happens is because an object (e.g. gloves, paper, etc. ) was placed in the storage area where the mirror and optical…
• 10111019Mar 29, 2017Fuel system, Equipment. When the engine is started for the first time after parking overnight in cold weather (below freezing), some vehicles may exhibit the check engine light on with DTC P0451:00 (Fuel tank pressure sensor: sensor characteristic malfunction) stored in memory.This concern may be caused by an increase in discharge resistance due to water accumulated and frozen in the canister vent hose.
• 10111015Mar 16, 2017Suspension, Steering. Some vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following noises from the front suspension. A squeaking noise from the front shock absorber when turning the steering wheel at a vehicle standstill caused by stick-slip between the front strut bearing and the coil spring. A popping noise from the front shock absorber when passing over speed bumps caused by the bump stopper contacting the strut bearing when the shock…
• 10099444Mar 16, 2017Equipment. Permanent dtcs are now displayed with the ids 104 update. The purpose of a permanent dtc is to prevent customers from clearing them by disconnecting the battery cable in order to pass a smog check. All pcm and tcm dtcs that turn on the check engine light can remain as a permanent dtc. They will not turn on the check engine light or cause drivability concerns. If you encounter a permanent dtc, ignore it and diagnose…
• 10099443Mar 10, 2017Equipment. Some vehicles may experience one of the following advanced keyless entry system malfunctions: (1) key fob and/or door request switch does not operate. (2) door locks repeatedly lock and unlock when approaching the vehicle with the advanced key. (3) key warning light (red) on while driving and dtc b10d1:23 and/or b10d3:23 is(are) stored. •b10d1:23 request switch (lf) circuit malfunction •b10d3:23 request switch (rf)…
• 10111011Mar 9, 2017Exterior lighting. Take caution when cleaning plastic headlight lenses. Damage can occur when using some cleaners that contain strong acid, alkaline cleanser or organic solvent. Damage caused by using these cleaners is not covered by Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.
• 10111010Mar 9, 2017Wheels. Some vehicles may exhibit an aluminum alloy type wheel(s) having one of the following paint damage conditions shown in the sample photos below.The damage extends to the front surface of the aluminum wheel partly or entirely.
• 10098384Mar 6, 2017Equipment. When installing a navigation sd card, confirm that the card is unlocked. Also, mazda does not recommend swapping navigation system sd cards from one vehicle to another for testing. If swapped, the sd card that is installed into the other vehicle becomes “linked” to the vin of that vehicle.
• 10111007Mar 3, 2017Engine cooling. Some vehicles may exhibit oil residue on the engine front cover from seepage around the joint portion (A) between the cylinder block and head. It becomes very noticable with dust adhesion. In some cases, the area of oil residue extends down to around the joint portion (B) between the engine front cover and the oil pan.
• 10111005Mar 2, 2017Engine cooling. When the engine is started for the first time after parking the vehicle overnight in cold conditions (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit / 0 degrees Celsius), some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle and/or the check engine light on with any of the following DTC(s) stored in memory.?P0300 - Random misfire detected ?P0301 - Cylinder No.1 misfire detected ?P0302 - Cylinder No.2 misfire detected ?P0303 - Cylinder No.3 misfire…
• 10111004Mar 1, 2017Air bags, Electrical system, Equipment. When monitoring the resistance of the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts, the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS) may display a value of only 1/100th of the actual resistance value. This is caused by improper SAS control unit software. To eliminate this from occurring in the future, the SAS control unit software has been modified.
• 10186313Feb 21, 2017Engine. Multi-Model - engine runs rough and check engine light on with DTCS P0201 and P0204 or P0202 and P0203
• 10186315Feb 17, 2017Brakes. Squeak noise from front brakes and/or groove marks on front disc plate
• 10185821Feb 1, 2017Air bags. 2014-17 Mazda 3 and MVSS (Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label concern special service program (SSP) SSPA8
• 10185806Jan 13, 2017Exterior lighting. Excessive condensation or water within the headlamp assembly caustion.
• 10185801Jan 13, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels, Suspension, Back-over prevention (rear…. Popping and/or squeaking noise from front shock absorber and or creaking noise from front lower arm bushing. Some vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following noises from the front suspension. * A squeaking noise from the front shock absorber when turning the steering wheel at a vehicle standstill caused by stick0slip between the front strut bearing and the coil spring.
• 10185795Jan 13, 2017Air bags, Engine cooling. When the engine is started for the first time after parking the vehicle overnight in cold conditions (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit/0 degrees Celsious). Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle and/or the check engine light on with any of the following DTC(s) stored in memory.
• 10186919Jan 1, 2017Equipment. With manual A/C - Air temperature will not change.
• 10186258Dec 13, 2016Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Door glass will not open (stuck in run channel). Some customers may experience that one or more of the door glasses will not open due to becoming stuck in the glass run channel . The root cause is still under investigation. To correct the problem, the parts source will be changed.
• 10186249Dec 1, 2016Equipment. Air Temperature will not change. Some customers may complain that the air temperature from the fair conditioner will not change with the air temperature control knob, and may be accompanied by some rattle noise from behind the dash board. This concern may be caused by the temperature control link being pulled out of the HVAC housing or becoming disengaged due to insufficient link stiffness. To correct the problem…
• 10185836Nov 3, 2016Brakes. Air Temperature will not change
• 10185829Oct 25, 2016Vehicle speed control, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some vehicles may experience a rattle noise from the front door glass when driving with the window open approx 1/2 to 4 inches (1-10 cm)
• 10185822Oct 25, 2016Fuel system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Unusual engine noise after a cold engine start. Some customers may complain about an unusual noise coming from the engine compartment for about 20 seconds after a cold engine start. This noise is a normal engine operation for improved exhaust gas emissions. The noise does not indicate a malfunction.
• 10185823Oct 10, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). Popping and/or squeaking noise from front shock absorber and or creaking noise from front lower arm bushing.
• 10186910Sep 28, 2016Equipment. Air temperature will not change
• 10186911Sep 13, 2016Body and structure. Rust/paint blister on trunk lid around license plate light
• 10186909Sep 13, 2016Equipment. Some customers may complain that the air temperature from the air conditioner will not change with the air temperature control knob, and may be acc ompanied by some rattle noise from behind the dash board. This concern may be caused by the temperature control link being pulled out of the HVAC housing. To correct the problem, the temperature control link has been modified.
• 10092584Aug 26, 2016Engine. There is a concern that some water pumps are being replaced that are not faulty, due to signs of a very small coolant leak from the bleed hole. This service bulletin is to inform you about the water pump sealing mecha-nism and the criteria if replacement is necessary or not.
• 10092583Aug 26, 2016Engine. Some vehicles may exhibit an engine vibration and rattle noise at idle in d or r range after the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This may be caused by the orifice of the oil-filled no.3 engine mount becoming clogged with deposits generated inside, changing the damping characteristic of the engine mount. To correct the problem, the engine mount has been/will be modified.
• 10092582Aug 26, 2016Engine. Some vehicles may experience an engine that runs rough and the check engine light on with dtcs p0201 and p0204 or p0202 and p0203.note:engine misfire related dtcs (p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304) are usually stored at the same time.p0201:00: fuel injector circuit/open cylinder no.1p0202:00: fuel injector circuit/open cylinder no.2p0203:00: fuel injector circuit/open cylinder no.3p0204:00: fuel injector circuit/open…
• 10092522Aug 11, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Some vehicles may exhibit the rear console lid (a) that does not latch close due to a broken latch (b). The latch may be broken by excessive external force applied to the lid. To eliminate the concern, the shape of the rear console lid latch has been changed to increase the strength.
• 10092487Aug 11, 2016Equipment. Raising a vehicle with a jack can be dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack and seri-ously injure someone. In this service information, some important warnings and cautions have been taken from the owner’s manual. For mazda customers who have questions about safely lifting their vehicle to change a flat tire or to install snow chains, please provide a copy of the attached handout for them.
• 10084949Aug 10, 2016Equipment. When installing a navigation sd card, confirm that the card is unlocked. Also, mazda does not recommend swapping navigation system sd cards from one vehicle to another for testing. If swapped, the sd card that is installed into the other vehicle becomes “linked” to the vin of that vehicle.
• 10092485Aug 4, 2016Equipment. Some customers may complain that the air from the vents is not cold when the air conditioner is on. This could be caused by dust generated during polishing of the a/c pipes at production remaining in the pipes due to insuffi-cient washing. The dust then circulates in the a/c system causing the condenser to clog and the a/c system to become inoperative. To correct the problem, the polishing process of the a/c pipes…
• 10092484Aug 2, 2016Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit white stains (a) running down the front door(s) from the base of the outer mirror, causing a poor appearance. This is caused when water enters the mirror base and corrodes the aluminum die cast inside the mirror. To eliminate the concern, the aluminum die cast inside the mirror base has been painted to prevent corrosion.
• 10092461Aug 1, 2016Suspension. Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the rear of the vehicle when driving over a road bump. This may be caused by the bump stop (bound stopper) for the rear shock absorber coming out of the mounting rub-ber. To eliminate the concern, the bonding agent and the area to be covered have been changed to increase the bonding strength between the bump stop (bound stopper) and mounting rubber.
• 10091908Jul 29, 2016Engine. Some vehicles may experience a lack of engine power/rough idling and the check engine light on with one or more of the misfire related dtcs of p0300:00, p0301:00, p0302:00, p0303:00 and p0304:00. This concern may be caused by an internal failure of the ignition coil(s) due to a high difference between cold and warm ambient temperatures. The production method of the ignition coil has been changed to eliminate this…
• 10085446Jul 29, 2016Engine. Some vehicles may experience a lack of engine power/rough idling and the check engine light on with one or more of the misfire related dtcs of p0300:00, p0301:00, p0302:00, p0303:00 and p0304:00. This concern may be caused by an internal failure of the ignition coil(s) due to a high difference between cold and warm ambient temperatures. The production method of the ignition coil has been changed to eliminate this…
• 10091610Jul 22, 2016Body and structure. When removing parts from a vehicle, take caution of this symbol "r". Failing to replace the non-reusable part may cause a system failure.
• 10091601Jul 22, 2016Electrical system. If the active driving display (ad-disp) unit requires removal, use caution when disconnecting/connecting the wiring harness. If the harness is not connected properly, the ad-disp may not operate.
• 10090763Jul 22, 2016Body and structure. When removing parts from a vehicle, take caution of this symbol "r". Failing to replace the non-reusable part may cause a system failure.
• 10090667Jul 22, 2016Electrical system. If the active driving display (ad-disp) unit requires removal, use caution when disconnecting/connecting the wiring harness. If the harness is not connected properly, the ad-disp may not operate.
• 10091813Jul 14, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Some vehicles may exhibit a condition in extremely cold temperatures (below freezing) where the hatchback will not latch (half latch) when closing. This is caused by the stopper rubber, a component of the liftgate latch and lock actuator (a), hardening when the temperature drops below freezing. The stopper rubber has now been improved to eliminate this concern.
• 10085443Jul 14, 2016Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit a condition in extremely cold temperatures (below freezing) where the hatchback will not latch (half latch) when closing. This is caused by the stopper rubber, a component of the liftgate latch and lock actuator (a), hardening when the temperature drops below freezing. The stopper rubber has now been improved to eliminate this concern.
• 10085383Jul 8, 2016Electrical system. Ids update 101.00 and 101.02 is now available on ms3 under the "ids/infotainment" tab.
• 10091809Jul 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light on with one or more of these dtcs stored in the tcm memory (p0842, p0847, p0872, p0877, p0780, p1738).•p0842:00 - oil pressure switch no. 1 (oil pressure switch b) stuck on•p0847:00 - oil pressure switch no. 2 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on•p0872:00 - oil pressure switch no. 3 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on•p0877:00 - oil…
• 10085422Jul 7, 2016Engine. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light on with one or more of these dtcs stored in the tcm memory (p0842, p0847, p0872, p0877, p0780, p1738).•p0842:00 - oil pressure switch no. 1 (oil pressure switch b) stuck on•p0847:00 - oil pressure switch no. 2 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on•p0872:00 - oil pressure switch no. 3 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on•p0877:00 - oil…
• 10091805Jul 5, 2016Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (version 55.00.760 or later).•some street names in canada are not displayed.•navigation does not allow to set certain cities as destination.•navigation does not announce voice guidance for street names.•navigation turns to a black screen remaining the task bar.•turn -by-turn navigation guidance does not…
• 10085418Jul 5, 2016Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (version 55.00.760 or later).•some street names in canada are not displayed.•navigation does not allow to set certain cities as destination.•navigation does not announce voice guidance for street names.•navigation turns to a black screen remaining the task bar.•turn -by-turn navigation guidance does not…

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