2016 Mazda MAZDA3 Technical Service Bulletins

667 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 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…
• 10085281Aug 25, 2016Equipment. If you encounter a mazda3 where the air temperature of the climate control will not change, perform tsb 07-003/15 only if the vehicle is within in the vin range specified. Vehicles outside the vin range already have the modified temperature control link misted in the tsb.
• 10186320Aug 22, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield washer fluid change - Factory filled windshield washer fluid has been changed to an ethanol type (yellow color) instead of athe conventional methanol type (blue color). This change is for European compliance Mazda has decided to make the change for all markets.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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…
• 10092724Jun 24, 2016Engine. If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. If the intake manifold is not cleaned properly, the replacement engine may fail prematurely.metallic debris from the old engine (with catastrophic internal mechanical failure) may rest inside the intake manifold.
• 10092719Jun 24, 2016Brakes. In certain conditions, smart city brake support (scbs) may operate unintentionally. The owner's manual provides 7 examples: objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.when passing through a toll gate.when passing under a vinyl curtain or flag.plastic objects such as pylons.two-wheeled vehicles…
• 10085289Jun 24, 2016Engine. If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. If the intake manifold is not cleaned properly, the replacement engine may fail prematurely.metallic debris from the old engine (with catastrophic internal mechanical failure) may rest inside the intake manifold.
• 10085288Jun 24, 2016Brakes. In certain conditions, smart city brake support (scbs) may operate unintentionally. The owner's manual provides 7 examples: objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.when passing through a toll gate.when passing under a vinyl curtain or flag.plastic objects such as pylons.two-wheeled vehicles…
• 10092921Jun 22, 2016Seats. At pdi or when new vehicle is delivered, some customers may complain about wrinkles on the leather seat cushion and/or seat back surface.customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired by a qualified upholstery repair specialist using the following repair procedure.this service bulletin is only for sublet repair. A qualified upholstery repair specialist is required for this repair procedure. Please…
• 10092065Jun 22, 2016Seats. At pdi or when new vehicle is delivered, some customers may complain about wrinkles on the leather seat cushion and/or seat back surface.customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired by a qualified upholstery repair specialist using the following repair procedure.this service bulletin is only for sublet repair. A qualified upholstery repair specialist is required for this repair procedure. Please…
• 10092916Jun 20, 2016Engine. 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…
• 10092062Jun 20, 2016Engine. 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…
• 10092783Jun 16, 2016Engine. Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc p0015 / p0524 stored in memory.•p0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded•p0524:00 - engine oil pressure too lowthis is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to a piece of foreign object stuck on the oil pump pressure relief valve or oil control valve (ocv). The temporary entry of the foreign object triggers a check engine…
• 10092061Jun 16, 2016Engine. Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc p0015 / p0524 stored in memory.•p0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded•p0524:00 - engine oil pressure too lowthis is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to a piece of foreign object stuck on the oil pump pressure relief valve or oil control valve (ocv). The temporary entry of the foreign object triggers a check engine…
• 10092781Jun 10, 2016Electrical system. 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…
• 10092026Jun 10, 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…
• 10091762Jun 10, 2016Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. To minimize theft during transportation, the secondary key fob and miscellaneous items will remain hidden in the cargo area, but the door lock fuse will no longer need to be installed at the dealer as it will arrive installed from the plant. Note that door locks and trunk operation are no longer temporarily disabled since the fuse is not removed. Open the attached pdf for information on how to retrieve these items.
• 10092775Jun 9, 2016Body and structure. 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). The rattle noise may be caused by insufficient holding force of the glass run channel. To increase the holding force, the shape of glass run channel has been changed and non-woven pads have been attached to the glass run channel.
• 10092025Jun 9, 2016Body and structure. 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). The rattle noise may be caused by insufficient holding force of the glass run channel. To increase the holding force, the shape of glass run channel has been changed and non-woven pads have been attached to the glass run channel.
• 10091745Jun 7, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. There was a change in the a-pillar on the 2016 mazda3 (mexico built only), and some accessories are impacted by this. When installing one of the applicable accessory parts to the applicable vehicles, discard the existing a-pillar clip (color: black) inside the kit(s), and use a service part a-pillar clip (color: white, pn: d09w-68-162) in its place.
• 10092773Jun 6, 2016Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit rust/paint blister (a) on the trunk lid around the license plate lights (b). This is caused by the paint coating on the welding spots not being thick enough. To correct this problem, a process to grind down the welding spots prior to painting has been added.
• 10092024Jun 6, 2016Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit rust/paint blister (a) on the trunk lid around the license plate lights (b). This is caused by the paint coating on the welding spots not being thick enough. To correct this problem, a process to grind down the welding spots prior to painting has been added.
• 10091625Jun 6, 2016Electrical system. Some vehicles may have dtc c1001:92 stored in memory. Dtc c1001:92 sets as a past record for low visibility of the forward sensing camera (fsc). It does not mean there is an actual fsc defect. In some cases the customer may have a concern with the lane departure warning system (ldws) and/or high beam control system (hbc). In other cases this dtc might be found without a related customer concern.
• 10093418May 27, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Some customers may report that when using their iphone with bluetooth audio that they cannot select a new song or a different song will play.if the customer selects a different song, most of the time it will continue playing the current song.if the customer should select the current song again, it may start playing a different song.
• 10092322May 27, 2016Engine. Workshop manual evap system leak inspection using the m-mds has been discontinued for some models. Instead, the workshop manual evap system leak inspection using evap leak tester will be used to troubleshoot evap system leaks.
• 10092250May 27, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. There was a change in the a-pillar on the 2016 mazda3 (mexico built only), and some accessories are impacted by this. When installing one of the applicable accessory parts to the applicable vehicles, discard the existing a-pillar clip (color: black) inside the kit(s), and use a service part a-pillar clip (color: white, pn: d09w-68-162) in its place. The black clip cannot be installed properly on the a-pillar trim.
• 10093281May 19, 2016Vehicle speed control. Some vehicles may exhibit the accelerator pedal hinge separating from the base in cold temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit (0 degrees celsius).the accelerator pedal has been changed to increase durability.
• 10093395May 16, 2016Electrical system. To minimize theft during transportation, the secondary key fob and miscellaneous items will remain hidden in the cargo area, but the door lock fuse will no longer need to be installed at the dealer as it will arrive installed from the plant. Note that door locks and trunk operation are no longer temporarily disabled since the fuse is not removed. Open the attached pdf for information on how to retrieve these items.
• 10093288May 10, 2016Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit bluetooth® hands-free and/or text messaging related concerns. To improve the handling of bluetooth® hands-free and/or text messaging customer concerns, mazda cre-ated a special service and parts exchange program as of february 2010.customers experiencing related concerns should have their vehicle and/or device inspected according to the following procedure.
• 10092237May 4, 2016Engine. The 2016 cx-9 with the skyactiv®-g 2.5t engine requires a unique oil filter (py8w-14-302) which is not interchangeable with other skyactiv® oil filters. The unique oil filter can be identified with two white bands as shown below.
• 10093265May 3, 2016Electrical system. All mazda connect vehicles in new car inventory must be updated to this software version listed below in this tsb as part of the new car ready step 3 process.
• 10093366May 2, 2016Electrical system. If you encounter a vehicle with dtc p0137 (circuit low input), check the rear harness at the red circled area in the following diagram. If an aftermarket alarm system is installed, the rear harness might have received damage from electro-tap connectors (a) or to the protector tube (b). This damage is not covered under warranty.
• 10086522Apr 29, 2016Electrical system. If you encounter a vehicle with dtc p0137 (circuit low input), check the rear harness at the red circled area in the following diagram. If an aftermarket alarm system is installed, the rear harness might have received damage from electro-tap connectors (a) or to the protector tube (b). This damage is not covered under warranty.

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