2018 Mazda MAZDA6 Technical Service Bulletins

549 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10136776Apr 27, 2018Brakes. 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.
• 10136774Apr 27, 2018Wheels. 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.
• 10136765Apr 23, 2018Equipment. Some 2018 vehicles built after January 1, 2018 and equipped with Navigation may exhibit one of these concerns after the user inputs an address: A screen pops up that says "House number not found." After the user selects OK, the system finds the address or a nearby address.Instead of finding the correct address number the system adds a digit to the end of the number. Example: You enter 151 and the system comes back…
• 10136782Apr 16, 2018Equipment. 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/Cevaporator/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 to…
• 10136780Apr 16, 2018Engine cooling. 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…
• 10136769Apr 13, 2018Equipment. In support of the new Mazda6 Signature model, Mazda will make available for loan on a "as-needed" basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the aiming of the 360 Degree Camera System. Please follow the aiming instructions on MGSS (360° VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM AIMING). The tool is available to order as a loaner on Mazda e-Store.
• 10136788Apr 5, 2018Body and structure. Some vehicles may experience stains appearing on the hood, roof and/or trunk of the vehicle. This concern is most likely to be found in a cold weather areas just after the RAPGARD is removed at PDI. This may be caused by moisture which has been trapped and condensed between the paint and the RAPGARD. These types of stains can be removed with a heat gun or an infrared drier.
• 10136787Apr 5, 2018Equipment. 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 created 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.
• 10136784Apr 5, 2018Air bags. This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
• 10136772Apr 5, 2018Equipment. The vehicles listed above are equipped with a push button start/stop ignition system. Unlike previous Mazdamodels, there is no key cylinder on the steering column. Therefore, the engine cannot be started with theauxiliary key if the room fuse is removed or if the transmitter battery is dead.NOTE: The auxiliary key can only be used to lock or unlock the doors. It cannot be used to start the engine. Two transmitters…
• 10136778Apr 2, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. The new SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT uses "Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type: FZ". Only use"ATF-FZ" to fill or top off the fluid level. ATF-FZ is specially designed for use in the SKYACTIV-DRIVE series AT. It is a low viscosity formula with less friction for better fuel economy. NOTE: ATF-FZ is colored blue for easy identification.
• 10136775Apr 2, 2018Engine cooling. Some customers may report a slight clunk/bang/buzz noise or jolt from the front of the vehicle. This concern will most likely occur during the vehicles first forward movement after starting the engine. This is a normal operating noise of the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Do not attempt any repairs. If you encounter a customer complaint for this concern, explain that the noise comes from the ABS/TCS/DSC "Malfunction…
• 10134946Mar 28, 2018Equipment. The 360 degree View Monitor System is new for i-ACTIVSENSE on the 2018 Mazda6 Signature. During PDI, make sure all 4 cameras (front (1), right side (2), left side (3) and rear (4)) are working and displaying an image on the MAZDA CONNECT screen. This check will be added to the PDI sheet as soon as possible.
• 10134945Mar 28, 2018Electrical system. Upgrade your PCs to IDS version 109.00 and 109.01 from the previous version. NOTE: You may see ?Selection not available? on IDS when a selecting ?Programming menu?, 108.07 included a timer extension for Programming menu application that had to be installed before the expiration date of 3/27/18. After the expiration, IDS can?t accept the extension. To correct this, uninstall IDS and re-install IDS 108.00 >IDS 108.07…
• 10134933Mar 28, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery), 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. Below are a couple of examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices.
• 10134930Mar 26, 2018Suspension. 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 to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
• 10134929Mar 26, 2018Electrical system. The Mazda GR8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda GR8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
• 10134928Mar 26, 2018Electrical 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.
• 10134703Mar 26, 2018Equipment. 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. Floor mat moves forward due to improper installation. Inappropriate floor mat (such as aftermarket, non-factory-equipped, or non-genuine) is used. Floor mat is…
• 10134943Mar 22, 2018Equipment. A tapping/rattling noise may be noticed from the valve train area. This condition usually occurs after the engine has been turned off at normal operating temperature and then not warmed up to full operating temperature during the next series of cold starts.
• 10134702Mar 22, 2018Body and structure. When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
• 10134701Mar 22, 2018Exterior lighting. Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front (headlamp/headlight) or rear (taillamp/taillight) combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted with a clear lens which can cause the symptom to be more noticeable, however, it does not affect the performance of the light. This condensation/fog is a natural phenomenon that occurs when there is a fairly large temperature difference between…
• 10134700Mar 22, 2018Suspension. Beginning with the CX-5, grip type front and rear stabilizer bushings have been incorporated for noise prevention purposes. If any type of grease or lubrication is applied to the bushings, it may create noise due to bushing slippage.
• 10134699Mar 22, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10134698Mar 22, 2018Seats. At PDI or when new vehicle is delivered, some customers may complain about wrinkles on the leather seat cushion and/or seat back surface.
• 10134934Mar 20, 2018Fuel system. 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.
• 10134694Mar 19, 2018Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 59.00.504 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…
• 10134938Mar 15, 2018Electrical system. Dealer Rework (DRW) 13 ? Mazda Connect Navigation Concern 2018MY CX-5, CX-3, CX-9, Mazda6, Mazda 3 and MX-5: We write to inform you that certain vehicles are affected by the concern mentioned below. Vehicles affected by this DRW will be visible, March 15th 2018. Parts and Warranty information and VIN lists for the DRW13 will be uploaded to MGSS on March 15, 2018.
• 10134942Mar 7, 2018Forward collision avoidance. Some customers may complain about the following message displayed in the Multi-Information Display: In the following cases, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled when the vehicle is traveling at 19 mph (30 km/h) or less: The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects due to one of the following: The windshield is dirty, The FSC lens is foggy, There is low visibility due to rain, fog or…
• 10134932Mar 5, 2018Equipment. When installing a navigation SD card, the center display may show error message "Invalid SD Card".
• 10134940Mar 2, 2018Electrical system. Some 2018 vehicles built after January 1, 2018 and equipped with Navigation may exhibit one of these concerns after the user inputs an address: A screen pops up that says "House number not found." After the user selects OK, the system finds the address or a nearby address.Instead of finding the correct address number the system adds a digit to the end of the number.
• 10136325Feb 22, 2018Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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…
• 10134920Feb 20, 2018Equipment. Some customers may complain about the MAZDA CONNECT center display cracking (spider cracking). The cracks are internal and cannot be felt by touch. This may be caused by a faulty center display.
• 10134925Feb 16, 2018Equipment, Air bags. The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step Deployment. Standard Deployment is for Mexico spec vehicles and Two-Step Deployment is for US and Canadian spec vehicles.
• 10134921Feb 16, 2018Equipment. The navigation SD Card VIN-locks to a vehicle in the following conditions: 1. Vehicle odometer under 62 miles ? VIN-lock occurs with key ON for 3 minutes or longer. 2. Vehicle odometer over 62 miles ? VIN-lock occurs at key ON. Navigation SD Card Map Update Note: Mazda Toolbox navigation SD card map update can only be performed on a navigation SD card that is VIN-locked. See VIN-lock procecure below.
• 10134924Feb 9, 2018Electrical system. Some customers may complain about improper operation of the MAZDA CONNECT system when streaming music with audio source aha/Pandora/Stitcher/Bluetooth® and the same device is also connected to the USB port for charging. The concerns may include: Blank Screen and/or No Audio Sound, Phone will not charge, Blank Screen and/or No Audio Sound
• 10134917Feb 8, 2018Equipment. Some customers may complain about SIRIUSXM satellite radio does not show album art, artist biographies or station logos in the center display. This is a normal condition.
• 10129566Jan 9, 2018Electrical system. After the installation of a new instrument cluster, the message "Fctry" or "Factory" is displayed instead ofthe 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.
• 10153226Jan 8, 2018Wheels. As of May 1, 2018, Japan produced vehicles use 17 mm hex lug nuts instead of 21 mm on the same size thread. When installing new lug nuts or the accessory Wheel Lock Set, make sure to use the appropriate part number for the vehicle you are working on. NOTE: The Mazda3 produced in Mexico is not affected.Use the GEPC or the Mazda Accessory web site [MXConnect (dealers.mazdausa.com)] to look up the correct part number…
• 10129354Jan 2, 2018Electrical system. When installing a navigation SD card, the center display may show error message "Invalid SD Card". This may be caused by: The navigation SD card lock tab is locked.The navigation SD card has a VIN mismatch due to SD card swapping.The navigation SD card has a malfunction.
• 10129368Dec 5, 2017Engine, Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the Check Engine Light ON with DTC P0171 (Fuel Trim too Lean) and possibly DTCs P030X (Misfire). Vehicles having this concern should use the following Inspection/Repair procedure.
• 10123444Oct 27, 2017Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Some customers may complain that the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass does not illuminate when: ? Customer vehicle (A) is slowly passing other vehicle, even if the vehicle is still in the alert area.? Adjacent vehicle (B) driving at same speed, even if the vehicle is still in the alert area. Customers who have owned previous Mazda vehicles are more likely to complain. The BSM control module has been…
• 10123440Oct 9, 2017Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some customers may complain that when passing a vehicle slowly, even if the vehicle is still in the alert area, the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass does not illuminate. Customers who have owned previous Mazda vehicles are more likely to complain. The BSM control module has been modified to address this customer concern.
• 10123439Oct 6, 2017Brakes, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. Some customers may complain about one or more warning lights ON when they start the vehicle during hot weather. The following DTCs are stored in memory: U3000:98 - Forward sensing camera (FSC) stops functioning due to temporary high temperature. U3000:04 - Forward sensing camera (FSC) internal malfunction.
• 10120384Sep 8, 2017Equipment. Some customers may complain about poor heater performance even after the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This may be caused by a clogged heater unit. For Mazda6 and CX-5, the check engine light may illuminate with the DTC P011A:00 stored at the same time. P011A:00 ECT sensor No.1/No.2 performance problem. NOTE: Refer to TSB 01-015/15 if the customer is using a block heater at temperatures below freezing.
• 10118467Aug 7, 2017Equipment, 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 odometerand related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with…
• 10120378Jul 24, 2017Equipment. 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…
• 10111036Jul 12, 2017Electrical system. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is© 2017 Mazda North American Operations, U.S.A. allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service.
• 10186263Dec 19, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. MAZDA Mobile start (MMS) cannot communicate with vehicle

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