2021 Mazda MAZDA3 Technical Service Bulletins

634 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10201862Sep 28, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. MAZDA CONNECT Symptom Troubleshooting (7th Generation Vehicles). Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure
• 10201766Sep 27, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. Some customers may experience the CHECK ENGINE light ON with DTC P0126:00 (Thermostat stuck open) and one or more of the following symptoms: The engine takes longer to warm up, The engine temperature gauge fluctuates, The low coolant temperature indicator (blue) light stays on longer or comes on while driving, Poor heater performance, especially at idle. NOTE: Vehicles with SKYACTIV-G 2.5T are not applicable.
• 10201777Sep 24, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85. E10: A blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, E85: A blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, All Mazda vehicles can run on gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) but only some 1999-2001 B3000 trucks can run on gasoline with more than…
• 10201861Sep 16, 2021Engine cooling. If you receive a customer concern about the CHECK ENGINE light coming on and DTC P3400 (cylinder deactivation system malfunction) stored, the cylinder deactivation oil control valve may be plugged with plastic debris from the oil filter wrapper. The debris may enter the center of the oil filter when poking a hole in the filter wrapper during removal, and then travel through the engine and plug the cylinder…
• 10201859Sep 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Some customers may complain about any of the following: Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment. Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / Stop, Door Lock / Unlock, Lights ON / OFF, MAZDA CONNECT connected vehicle reception strength icon shows "X" or " ". Confirm the customer's phone and vehicle have good to strong reception during…
• 10201773Sep 10, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. Some vehicles may experience white-streak stains appearing on the front door that look like they seeped out from under the outer mirror base. This is caused by water intruding from gaps of the outer mirror body and/or the hinge of the outer mirror, and corrosion occurring on the aluminum die-cast inner base in the outer mirror. Water, including white-salty corrosion, may drip out from gaps under the outer mirror…
• 10201778Sep 8, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. SSPC7 - SPECIAL SERVICE PROGRAM -TELEMATICS COMMUNICATION UNIT BATTERY DRAIN CONCERN AND CONNECTED SERVICES NOT AVAILABLE: Repair Outline and Important Notes: Reprogram the telematics communications unit with an USB stick. You must use MDARS after USB programming to check for DTC and sending ODR data. New information has been added to SSPC7 repair documents. Discard all other documents and print these documents…
• 10201779Sep 7, 2021Body and structure. DRW42 - DEALER REWORK POTENTIAL HAIL DAMAGE CONCERN: Action Required: There are currently 914 vehicles in dealer inventory or arriving soon that must be inspected as soon as possible. The affected dealer inventory will be posted to MGSS on Tuesday, September 7 and VIN’s will show “Open” the same day. Only the potentially affected vehicles will display DRW42 in eMDCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry; however…
• 10200933Aug 24, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
• 10200527Aug 17, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver’s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
• 10200528Aug 6, 2021Equipment. AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND PHONE CONCERNS WITH MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (6TH GENERATION). All Mazda Connect vehicles in new car inventory must be updated to the software version listed below in this TSB as part of the New Car Ready Step 3 process. Make sure the new vehicle specialist receives a copy of this bulletin. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest…
• 10200942Aug 5, 2021Electrical system, Other or unknown, Engine cooling. Sspc7 - special service program -telematics communication unit battery drain concern and connected services not available
• 10200939Aug 5, 2021Engine cooling. A new cylinder head assembly for service parts has been newly established for SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with cylinder deactivation when replacement is needed. Valves, valve springs, valve spring seats, and cotters (IN/EX) are included in the new assembly.
• 10200938Aug 5, 2021Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. Connected vehicle remote functions inoperative and/or engine no start due to low battery voltage. NOTE: SA-045/21 HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED TO SSPC7.
• 10200937Aug 5, 2021Engine, Electrical system, Equipment. Connected vehicle remote functions inoperative and/or engine no start due to low battery voltage. Some customers may experience the following symptoms: Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative after SSPC6 repair. Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative on vehicles built March 20, 2021 and later.
• 10200947Aug 3, 2021Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. DRW41 - TELEMATICS COMMUNICATION UNIT (TCU) CONCERN - BATTERY DRAIN AND CONNECTED SERVICES. On certain subject 2021 MY CX-5 & CX-9 vehicles, a battery drain concern could occur due to the Telematics Communication Unit (TCU) not going to sleep. In addition, some vehicles were repaired under the cancelled campaign SSPC6, which caused Connected Services to no longer work.
• 10200935Aug 2, 2021Electrical system, Engine, Equipment. Connected vehicle remote functions inoperative and/or engine no start due to low battery voltage. Some customers may experience the following symptoms: Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative after SSPC6 repair. Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative on vehicles built July 1, 2021 and later.
• 10200934Aug 2, 2021Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. Connected vehicle remote functions inoperative and/or engine no start due to low battery voltage. Some customers may experience the following symptoms: Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative after SSPC6 repair. Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative on vehicles built July 1, 2021 and later.
• 10199636Jul 23, 2021Electrical system. Some customers may experience the following symptoms: Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative after SSPC6 repair. Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative on vehicles built July 1, 2021 and later. Engine no start due to low battery voltage.
• 10199714Jul 19, 2021Wheels. Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains or discoloration.
• 10199718Jul 15, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some customers may complain that the frequency of replenishing the window washer liquid is higher than expected, or they may complain of leakage at around the washer motor (1).This is caused by a crack that may occur at the joint section of the washer motor housing due to an inappropriate assembly process. To eliminate this concern, the design of the washer motor has been modified to not have a joint section.
• 10199722Jul 13, 2021Brakes. When switching to the maintenance mode, U3000:53 and the related DTCs are stored, but the DTCs will not be cleared automatically after finishing the maintenance mode. It is necessary to clear the DTCs completely after performing the brake system maintenance mode. DTC codes: U3000:53, C0021:52, U0415:68
• 10199716Jul 7, 2021Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit water leaking into the passenger compartment from the rear door through the bottom of the service hole behind the rear door trim during rain or when washing the vehicle. This is caused by one of the following: Since the material of the seal rubber is not resistant to surfactants, the rubber deteriorates when the vehicle is washed and allows water to penetrate into the seal rubber of the…
• 10199721Jul 1, 2021Equipment. If both key transmitters are lost, MDARS key programming functions may be missing, not allowing new key transmitters to be added. Use the procedure below to program new key transmitters when both keys are lost.
• 10198676Jun 24, 2021Equipment. MAZDA CONNECT Symptom Troubleshooting (7th Generation Vehicles). Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure
• 10198573Jun 24, 2021Fuel system. Some vehicles may exhibit a deformed fuel-filler lid panel (1) attached to the fuel-filler lid box, resulting in a poor appearance. This concern is caused by the lid box not having enough water drainage capability which leads to the accumulation of water inside it. The water then freezes in cold weather and expands or the inner side of the lid panel absorbs the water and swells from long exposure, deforming the lid…
• 10198572Jun 17, 2021Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit that the liftgate interferes with the rear bumper when closed forcefully, resulting in damaged paint on the rear bumper. Due to variations of the clearance between the liftgate and the rear bumper, the bottom edge of the liftgate may overrun the rear bumper. To correct this concern, the following steps have been taken: Phase 1 - The hardness of stop rubbers on the liftgate has been…
• 10198569Jun 17, 2021Brakes, Equipment. Some customers may complain about the following braking concerns when coming to a stop while following a vehicle ahead using Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go function (MRCC). Harder braking at slow speeds just before a complete stop. Before coming to a complete stop, the vehicle creeps towards the vehicle ahead and Depress Brake Pedal warning message may appear in the instrument cluster. This is caused…
• 10198674Jun 15, 2021Engine cooling, Brakes. MAZDA CONNECTED SERVICES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): Index: General Questions, Setup and Getting Started, Registration / Enrollment, WI-FI General Information, WI-FI How-To, WI-FI Trial Period, Interacting With The App, Service Issues, Troubleshooting, Reception Level Inspection, Dealer Processes, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn…
• 10198673Jun 15, 2021Equipment. There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method If only one auxiliary key is lost/missing, some key cutting machines can trace cut a new key blank. 1. Trace cut the new auxiliary key blank(s). B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method If both auxiliary keys are lost/missing, use this method for cutting…
• 10198689Jun 9, 2021Equipment. Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer: NOTE: Instructions are found under the "Attachments" section once a part is selected. Accessories E-catalog For models prior to 2016: Accessory Parts and Installation Instructions
• 10198691Jun 7, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
• 10198677Jun 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. APPLE CARPLAY / ANDRID AURO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) The following vehicles are not equipped with Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, but it can be activated using MDARS. See Activation instructions on MGSS -> Infotainment -> MAZDA CONNECT Updates -> Apple Carplay / Android Auto MDARS Activation Instructions
• 10198672Jun 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Some customer may experience all of the following when turning the ignition ON under hot weather conditions such as parking under the hot sun for some period of time: i-ACTIVSENSE warning light ON (1), Smart Brake Support (SBS) indicator light ON (2), "Excessive Camera Temp. Drive Safely" or "Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled" warning messages, DTC B14F9:00 stored in memory, DTC B14F9:00 cannot…
• 10198678Jun 2, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a failure, use MDARS to activate the new TCU after replacement. Use the information in this service alert to initialize the new TCU until the procedure on MGSS is updated. CAUTION: If TCU activation is not performed, connected vehicle functions will not operate. This will have a negative impact on the customer because they will need to return to…
• 10198675Jun 2, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment, Exterior lighting. Some customers may complain about any of the following: Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment (and Software Update Error message on 2020 Mazda3 only). Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / Stop, Door Lock / Unlock, Lights ON / OFF, MAZDA CONNECT connected vehicle reception strength icon shows "X" or " ".
• 10198574Jun 1, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building. This may be caused by the suns reflection. If a building creates enough of a curve with a series of flat windows, which act like mirrors, the reflections all converge at one point, focusing and concentrating the light onto the street below.
• 10194655May 25, 2021Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Some CX-5 customers may find that the liftgate does not close when pressing the power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (A) located on the interior liftgate trim. This may be caused by PLG switch corrosion. Water from condensation may drip onto the switch connector and cause corrosion. To eliminate this concern, the PLG rear switch has been modified with a waterproof connector.
• 10194778May 24, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. When the body control module (BCM) has been replaced or reprogrammed and the software is updated to the file names shown below, DTC U2050:55-BCM (Activation of remote control not implemented) may be stored in memory without any warning indication for the driver.
• 10194759May 24, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a failure, use MDARS to activate the new TCU after replacement. Use the information in this service alert to initialize the new TCU until the procedure on MGSS is updated. CAUTION: If TCU activation is not performed, connected vehicle functions will not operate. This will have a negative impact on the customer because they will need to return to…
• 10194887May 18, 2021Forward collision avoidance, Equipment, Exterior lighting, Lane departure. Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory along with a system status notice on the Multi-information display OR display a system status notice with no DTC: C1001:92 - Forward sensing camera (FSC) poor field of view [Gen 6 vehicles], B14F0:92 - General temporary failure in forward sensing camera (FSC) [Gen 7 vehicles build on or before March 2, 2019], No DTC - Gen 7 vehicles built after March…
• 10194891May 13, 2021Equipment. When performing vehicle services such as control unit software update, control unit registration/activation, CMU log data retrieval, etc., always use the DCA8000 OR GR8 battery charger SST to maintain battery voltage.
• 10194782May 11, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. The rear differential case could develop a crack in the case, as shown below. NOTE: This could affect new vehicles just delivered to the dealer as well as customer vehicles.
• 10194715May 11, 2021Equipment, Exterior lighting, Engine cooling. Some customers may complain about any of the following: Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment (and Software Update Error message on 2020 Mazda3 only). Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / Stop, Door Lock / Unlock, Lights ON / OFF, MAZDA CONNECT connected vehicle reception strength icon shows "X" or " ".
• 10194714May 11, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer units and transmissions where the source of the noise was a wheel bearing. This misdiagnosis can lead to multiple repair attempts, warranty debits, and additional inconvenience and/or cost to the customer. To reduce the chance of this occurring, please follow the steps outlined in the repair procedure.
• 10194716May 10, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. MAZDA CONNECTED SERVICES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): Index: General Questions, Setup and Getting Started, Registration / Enrollment, WI-FI General Information, WI-FI How-To, WI-FI Trial Period, Interacting With The App, Service Issues, Troubleshooting, Reception Level Inspection, Dealer Processes, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn…
• 10194659May 7, 2021Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. When programming a key or installing a Genuine Mazda Accessory Remote Engine Start system, you may encounter programming difficulty. This may be caused by a customer installed aftermarket decorative trim and/or cover on the START/STOP ENGINE button. The aftermarket accessory may create electrical interference, which may interfere with programming.
• 10194657May 5, 2021Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the customer if any aftermarket devices have been installed.
• 10194762May 4, 2021Equipment. Auxiliary key blank cutting procedure: There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method, B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method
• 10194757May 3, 2021Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. Some customers may complain about the following symptoms occurring when driving without anything ahead (no metallic object reflects the radar wave such as a vehicle ahead, an oncoming vehicle, a road sign or a guard rail). While using Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), the MRCC cancels by itself. NOTE: The customer may misinterpret MRCC cancellation as unintended braking. MRCC cancellation feels the same as the…

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