2016 Mazda MAZDA6 Technical Service Bulletins

670 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Mazda MAZDA6. 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.

• 10174570Apr 1, 2020Steering. Some vehicles may exhibit an unusual noise (clacking) from under the front of the vehicle. This noise only occurs when starting to move the vehicle while the steering wheel is fully turned to the driver-side (left side for LHD vehicle and right side for RHD vehicle). NOTE: The noise will not occur if the steering wheel is in the center or to the full passenger-side position. The noise is caused when the edge (A) of…
• 10173097Mar 12, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Engine cooling, Equipment. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
• 10173253Mar 11, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Some customers may complain about incorrect MAZDA CONNECT clock time. This may be caused by an incorrect clock GPS Sync setting.
• 10173228Mar 4, 2020Equipment. The owner’s manual contains procedures and precautions for the maintenance and cleaning of plastic parts, like the brand emblem. However, it is still important to remind customers about these precautions. Customers should never use inadequate, harsh or aggressive cleaning products on plastic parts.
• 10173249Mar 3, 2020Forward collision avoidance, Equipment. Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory:  C1001:92 - Forward sensing camera (FSC) poor field of view  B14F0:92 - General temporary failure in forward sensing camera (FSC) DTC C1001:92 or B14F0:92 set 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…
• 10171843Feb 26, 2020Wheels. 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.
• 10171792Feb 26, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Service part Automatic Transaxles (ATX) manufactured on or after July, 2018 are shipped with a blank TCM that requires configuration. NOTE: The following Caution is included with every ATX that requires configuration.
• 10171780Feb 18, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Some customers may complain about a MAZDA CONNECT system reboot or blank screen. Use the troubleshooting chart below to repair the vehicle.
• 10171787Feb 11, 2020Equipment. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns. Audio System, Bluetooth®, Center Dislay, DTC, i-ACTIVESENSE, Maintenance Monitor, Navigation, Noise, Reboot / Frozen Screen / Slow Response, USB / Aux Voice Command, How to Check Navi SD Card VIN Lock.
• 10170941Jan 29, 2020Brakes. Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur, and to better assist the customer in resolving their specific brake concern.
• 10170815Jan 28, 2020Brakes. Some vehicles may exhibit a groan noise from the front brakes when braking at a very low speed (approximately 6 mph / 10 km/h). This may be caused by a brake torque variation at that speed due to an inappropriate machining process of the brake disc surface. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
• 10170814Jan 23, 2020Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
• 10170813Jan 23, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON with DTC P2610 and P2507 stored in memory after engine start and room fuse 15A (A) removed. P2610:00: Instrument cluster internal engine off timer performance problem  P2507:00: PCM battery voltage low input. As a past malfunction, the customer will not notice it (no warning light illuminated), but the DTC may be found during a vehicle service…
• 10170943Jan 15, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Some customers may complain about a MAZDA CONNECT system reboot or blank screen. Use the troubleshooting chart below to repair the vehicle.
• 10170829Jan 15, 2020Electrical system, Body and structure, Engine cooling. LACK OF POWER UNDER HEAVY LOAD WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR DTCS: Some customers may complain of a lack of power under heavy load without any warning lights or DTCs. This concern may be due to a loose or detached hood weatherstrip, which can cause a blockage or restriction in the air intake system.
• 10170817Jan 13, 2020Equipment. When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of the Mazda Pocket Paint Guide are available for order on Mazda e-Store (part number: 9999-95-MPPG-12).
• 10170661Jan 9, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement.  Mazda vehicles are…
• 10170656Jan 9, 2020Suspension, Equipment. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
• 10169542Dec 19, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. 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 software update (Version 70.00.352 or later).
• 10169540Dec 19, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10169513Dec 18, 2019Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. WARRANTY GUIDELINES FOR RETURNED TRANSMISSION CORES. Be advised that the Mazda Remanufactured Transmission Center (MRTC) has found that up to 30% of the returned transmission cores either included the wrong transmission oil cooler, or the oil cooler was missing altogether. IMPORTANT NOTE: ALWAYS REMEMBER TO INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL OIL COOLER WITH THE RETURNED TRANSMISSION CORE!
• 10169539Dec 17, 2019Equipment. A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling unit. This condition is usually worse during high humidity conditions. “Mazda Air Cooling Coil Coating” is…
• 10169543Dec 13, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Accessory instructions can be found in the Accessory eCatalog. https://ecatalog.trademotion.com/. Audio/Electrical, Exterior, Interior: - Mazda Mobile Start (MMS) - Remote Engine Start - Wireless Charging Pad - Mirror - Navigation - Rear Parking Sensors - Rear Seat Entertainment - Smartphone Screen Mirroring - Bumper Trim/Guards - Door Mirror Caps - Fog Lights - Moonroof Wind Deflector - Roof Rack - Side Window…
• 10169537Dec 13, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. 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 mechanism and the criteria if replacement is necessary or not.
• 10169509Dec 5, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. GUIDE LINES AND PHOTOS TO DETERMINE IF FLUID/OIL SEEPAGE OR LEAK IS SEVERE ENOUGH TO REQUIRE WARRANTY REPAIR OR TO CLEAN AND MONITOR. Some customer's might state that they notice fluid or oil leaking/dripping on the ground when the vehicle is parked. For this concern, inspect the vehicle for any trace of a fluid or oil leak and use the following examples as a guide to determine if it is severe enough to require a…
• 10168785Nov 26, 2019Engine cooling. Some vehicles may exhibit oil leakage from the drive belt auto tensioner and rattling noises from the engine compartment. This may be caused by insufficient sealing at the drive belt auto tensioner damper when the auto tensioner fully operates under both high ambient temperature and high load conditions. To eliminate this concern, the shape of the drive belt auto tensioner damper has been changed.
• 10168139Nov 20, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment, Electrical system. Some customers may complain about:  Intermittent engine no start  Instrument cluster red security indicator light ON  Engine Start/Start Button Amber indicator light flashing  Battery discharge  Electrical relay buzzing noise  DTC B13D3:94 (Communication error with remote transmitter) stored.This may be caused by:  A key in a purse near a cell phone. The cell phone radio…
• 10168118Nov 20, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. Some customers may complain about a Mazda Mobile Start (MMS) system malfunction. Use the information below to troubleshoot the customers complaint:  MAZDA MOBILE START (MMS) TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH VEHICLE  ERROR MESSAGE INSTALLED ON ANDROID DEVICES  COMMUNICATION ERRORS  MMS CHECK MODE - Use to verify system operation (see below).
• 10168117Nov 18, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment, Electrical system. Some customers may expierience one or more of the following:  intermittent no start  engine stall  many DTC's stored  no communication with the PCM. This may be caused by a poor C-11 or C-12 electrical connection.
• 10168068Nov 4, 2019Brakes. Some vehicles may exhibit a groan noise from the front brakes when braking at a very low speed (approximately 6 mph / 10 km/h). This may be caused by a brake torque variation at that speed due to an inappropriate machining process of the brake disc surface.
• 10166848Oct 8, 2019Engine cooling. Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption. Before attempting any repairs, verify the complaint by using the guideline below to determine if an engine repair is necessary:
• 10165676Sep 30, 2019Engine cooling. 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.
• 10165345Sep 10, 2019Equipment. Some customers may complain about no cool air from the vents when the air conditioner (A/C) is ON. This concern may be caused by A/C refrigerant leaking from the evaporator at the joint between the tubes and the header due to improper brazing. To correct the problem, the configuration of the header has been changed to improve the brazing performance in this area.
• 10165350Sep 6, 2019Engine cooling, Body and structure. Some customers may complain of a lack of power under heavy load without any warning lights or DTCs. This concern may be due to a loose or detached hood weatherstrip, which can cause a blockage or restriction in the air intake system.
• 10164267Aug 23, 2019Engine cooling. 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 low. This 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…
• 10163827Aug 7, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. After the installation of a new instrument cluster, the message "Fctry" or “Factory” is displayed instead of the odometer. This concern may also occur when a room fuse is installed in a new vehicle. Some new instrument clusters are in the factory mode setting. Factory mode cancellation is required. NOTE: The concern is applicable to Calsonic Kansei instrument clusters. Not all trim levels are…
• 10163825Aug 7, 2019Exterior lighting, Brakes, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.The front fender stay (2) newly painted surface at ground point (3), where attachment bolt (4) is seated, may create a poor front harness ground connection. Customers concern can be resolved by sanding off paint at ground point (3)…
• 10164052Aug 1, 2019Steering. Some customers may have a concern of a loose steering wheel. If a customer reports a loose steering wheel and the lock bolt is found to be loose, DO NOT simply re-tighten the steering wheel. Follow the steps below in the Repair Procedure.
• 10163334Jul 31, 2019Equipment. The database error discovered with IDS 114.00-114.02 release has been fixed with IDS 114.04 release and is now available for download.
• 10163327Jul 30, 2019Forward collision avoidance. Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory: C1001:92 - Forward sensing camera (FSC) poor field of view. B14F0:92 - General temporary failure in forward sensing camera (FSC). DTC C1001:92 or B14F0:92 set 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…
• 10163356Jul 26, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Some customers may complain about incorrect MAZDA CONNECT clock time. This may be caused by an incorrect clock GPS Sync setting.
• 10163367Jul 16, 2019Equipment. A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling unit. This condition is usually worse during high humidity conditions. "Mazda Air Cooling Coil Coating" is available…
• 10163404Jul 12, 2019Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some vehicles may exhibit the cushion tape (1) attached to the front end of dashboard coming off and showing at the base of the windshield. This is caused by the cushion tape peeling off from the end(s) due to interference with the windshield and vehicle vibration (CX-5/Mazda6) or from the gap between the dashboard and the cushion tape because there there is no rib (1) at the dashboard ends (Mazda3).
• 10163333Jul 9, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Due to a database error discovered with IDS 114.00-114.02 release (which affects Recall 3719F), it will be necessary to uninstall IDS 114 and install IDS 113.00 and 113.06 update. The Recall can be performed after removing IDS 114 and installing IDS 113. This SA will be updated when more information is available.
• 10162027Jun 25, 2019Equipment. ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS LOCATION: Accessory instructions can be found in the Accessory eCatalog. https://ecatalog.trademotion.com/
• 10162014Jun 6, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 70.00.335C or later). NOTE:For 2016 CX-9 with version earlier than 59.00.441, the tachometer function will be removed from the Active Driving Display as part of Mazda’s continuing efforts to improve safety and reduce driver distraction. Please explain this to the customer before updating the…
• 10162013Jun 6, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles may exhibit one of the following concerns: Sometimes the shifter may jump out of 3rd gear over a road bump when accelerating after deceleration at 25-40 mph (40-65 km/h), Hard to shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th, and/or 6th gear, Shift lever vibrates when driving in 3rd or 4th gear. This is caused by inappropriate transmission internal parts.
• 10160583May 23, 2019Steering. Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance. This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.
• 10160555May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. 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…
• 10160575May 1, 2019Electrical system, Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some customers may complain about a MAZDA CONNECT system reboot or blank screen. Use the flowchart below to repair the vehicle.

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