2016 Mazda MX-5 Technical Service Bulletins

522 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Mazda MX-5. 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.

• 10101101Mar 31, 2016Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (a) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window.
• 10090921Mar 31, 2016Equipment. Some vehicles may experience one of the following 2 symptoms, even though the windshield is clear. Under certain driving conditions, the forward sensing camera (fsc) may detect a dirty windshield (not clear).ote for customer: the fsc may not work properly under the conditions:•the windshield is not clear. •the fsc lens is not clear. •driving in heavy rain, dense fog or snow, or into the sun. •driving on a road with…
• 10090903Mar 31, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (a) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window.
• 10185967Mar 30, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10185966Mar 30, 2016Other or unknown, Equipment. This article provides HVAC heater/defroster operating tips using Mode selector dial. This includes the use of intermediate positions.
• 10091406Mar 30, 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.
• 10091393Mar 30, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This article provides hvac heater/defroster operating tips using mode selector dial. This includes the use of intermediate positions.
• 10091265Mar 30, 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.
• 10091263Mar 30, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This article provides hvac heater/defroster operating tips using mode selector dial. This includes the use of intermediate positions.
• 10185969Mar 24, 2016Equipment. Some customers may complain about a rattle type noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving on rough roads. This may be caused by a loose spare tire jack.
• 10185968Mar 24, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Some customers may complain about a blurry rear view monitor display. This may be caused by an aftermarket accessory device.
• 10185953Mar 24, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Some vehicles operating in places with high ambient temperatures may exhibit the console mat warping at the center part (A), causing a poor appearance. The console mat is fixed at both ends and warpage of the center part is caused by heat influence. To prevent the console mat from warping, double-sided adhesive tape (A) has been added between the console mat (B) and the console panel (C).
• 10101090Mar 24, 2016Equipment. Some vehicles operating in places with high ambient temperatures may exhibit the console mat warping at the center part (a), causing a poor appearance. The console mat is fixed at both ends and warpage of the center part is caused by heat influence. To prevent the console mat from warping, double-sided adhesive tape (a) has been added between the console mat (b) and the console panel (c).
• 10091433Mar 24, 2016Equipment. Some customers may complain about a blurry rear view monitor display. This may be caused by an aftermarket accessory device
• 10091361Mar 24, 2016Equipment. Some customers may complain about a rattle type noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving on rough roads. This may be caused by a loose spare tire jack.
• 10091266Mar 24, 2016Equipment. Some customers may complain about a blurry rear view monitor display. This may be caused by an aftermarket accessory device.
• 10090901Mar 24, 2016Equipment. Some vehicles operating in places with high ambient temperatures may exhibit the console mat warping at the center part (a), causing a poor appearance. The console mat is fixed at both ends and warpage of the center part is caused by heat influence. To prevent the console mat from warping, double-sided adhesive tape (a) has been added between the console mat (b) and the console panel (c).
• 10185952Mar 21, 2016Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit scratches (A) on the rear of the seat back bar garnish (B) from contact with the convertible top (C). Due to assembly variations, the clearance between the seat back bar garnish and the convertible top is too small on some vehicles.
• 10101089Mar 21, 2016Equipment, Seats. Some vehicles may exhibit scratches (a) on the rear of the seat back bar garnish (b) from contact with the con-vertible top (c). Due to assembly variations, the clearance between the seat back bar garnish and the convertible top is too small on some vehicles.
• 10090862Mar 21, 2016Seats. Some vehicles may exhibit scratches (a) on the rear of the seat back bar garnish (b) from contact with the con-vertible top (c). Due to assembly variations, the clearance between the seat back bar garnish and the convertible top is too small on some vehicles.
• 10185963Mar 14, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. After Pandora V7.0 was released on March 7th, the following problems have been found on vehicle with MAZDA CONNECT. Navigation voice guidance will skip and cut out losing many words.Pandora will suddenly disconnect and MAZDA CONNECT will revert to the previously used source. If you encounter a vehicle with these issues, DO NOT attempt any repairs on the vehicle. There is nothing wrong with the vehicle. This is an…
• 10091496Mar 14, 2016Equipment. After pandora v7.0 was released on march 7th, the following problems have been found on vehicle with mazda connect.navigation voice guidance will skip and cut out losing many words.pandora will suddenly disconnect and mazda connect will revert to the previously used source. If you encounter a vehicle with these issues, do not attempt any repairs on the vehicle. There is nothing wrong with the vehicle. This is an…
• 10084965Mar 14, 2016Equipment. After pandora v7.0 was released on march 7th, the following problems have been found on vehicle with mazda connect.navigation voice guidance will skip and cut out losing many words.pandora will suddenly disconnect and mazda connect will revert to the previously used source. If you encounter a vehicle with these issues, do not attempt any repairs on the vehicle. There is nothing wrong with the vehicle. This is an…
• 10185905Mar 7, 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.
• 10185904Mar 7, 2016Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3" even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10101062Mar 7, 2016Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10090816Mar 7, 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.
• 10090812Mar 7, 2016Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10213462Mar 1, 2016Equipment. Mazda Technical Service Bulletins March 2016
• 10213465Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Maintenance.
• 10213430Feb 26, 2016Electrical system. Excessive condensation or water within the headlamp assembly caustion
• 10213326Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Mazda guidelines for factory scheduled maintenance
• 10105891Feb 26, 2016Brakes. 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.
• 10213413Feb 23, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Passenger side footwell area too hot from heat radiated by heater core
• 10076665Feb 23, 2016Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10213427Feb 17, 2016Electrical system. HandsFree bluetooth module and/or text messaging troubleshooting procedure
• 10076678Feb 17, 2016Body and structure. Stains found on paint during pdi some vehicles may experience stains appearing on the hood, roof and/or trunk of vehicle. This concern is most likely to be found in cold weather areas just after the rapgard is removed at pdi. This may be caused by moisture which has been trapped and condensed betwen paint and the rapgard. These types of stains can be removed with heat gun or an infrared drier.
• 10076677Feb 17, 2016Equipment. Hands-free bluetooth module and/or text messaging troubleshooting procedure. Some vehicles may exhibit bluetooth hands-free and/or text messaging related concerns. To improve thehandling 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…
• 10213333Feb 15, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291
• 10213396Feb 12, 2016Brakes. Clunk/Rattle noise from rear brake
• 10076651Feb 12, 2016Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10213406Feb 10, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). Grinding Noise from clutch pedal when depressing
• 10213329Feb 5, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. Engine Start /Stop Procedure with room fuse removed
• 10076910Feb 4, 2016Lane departure, Electrical system. Blind spot monitoring (bsm) system change. The 2016 mx-5, 2016 cx-3 and new 2016 cx-9 bsm system vehjicle detection has changed. Although the overall function is the same as previous vejhicles, vehicle detection is different.
• 10100890Jan 25, 2016Equipment. Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. Using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission.note:• atf m-v (type m5) is not the same fluid as mercon®v or mercon®lv atf.• atf m-v (type m5) has a greater viscosity than mercon®v and mercon®lv atf in low temperatures.• atf m-v (type m5) has a greater anti-judder specification than…
• 10100888Jan 25, 2016Exterior lighting. Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front (headlamp/headlight) or rear (taillamp/tail-light) combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted with a clear lens which can cause the symp-tom 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…
• 10213325Jan 14, 2016Equipment. Special service tool shipment Janaurary 2016
• 10105849Jan 14, 2016Equipment. In support of improved electrical diagnosis on skyactiv vehicles, mazda will ship a terminal test kit to all dealers. The test kit is designed pecifically for skyactiv module terminals.• the sst will be shipped by mazda’s tool vendor bosch starting january 15, 2016.• procedures for usage are found in the skyactiv wiring terminal test kit wbt, course #1649.• the following sst is the latest addition to the mazda…
• 10105855Jan 8, 2016Wheels. 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.
• 10213438Dec 23, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Rattle noise from header panel of coinvertible top

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