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Service bulletins for the 2016 Mazda CX-3

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

658 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SA-012-232023-04-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
SA-074-222022-12-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may complain the HVAC system not maintaining the correct temperature or the ambient (outside) temperature reading incorrectly. This is caused by a failure in the ambient temperature sensor. To correct this issue, the ambient temperature sensor has been modified.
07-005-21-38362021-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:CONDENSOR/EVAPORATOR. Some customers may complain about warm air from the climate control vents. This may be caused by improper brazing (A) of the evaporator (B), causing a refrigerant leak from the joint between the tubes (C) and the header (D). To eliminate this concern, the configuration of the brazing set up has been improved.
07-006-172021-02-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. A/C blows warm air due to regrigerant leak
07-001-172021-02-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. a/c blows warm air
07-001-172021-01-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. A/C blows warm air. Some customes may complain about warm air from the climate control vents. This may be caused by condenser corrosion, causing a refrigerant leak.
07-002-19-3616a2019-12-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 to encapsulate the mold to reduce odors. If the product is properly applied, it can effectively reduce the musty/mildew odor for up to three years. NOTE: See parts information for Mazda Air Cooling Coil Coating and Kit part numbers.
07-001-19-3630b2019-11-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Be advised that TSB 07-001/19 is no longer valid and has been superseded to "SSPB8 - 2016-2017 CX-3 A/C CONDENSER WARRANTY EXTENSION".
SSPB8a2019-11-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. The warranty coverage for the repair of the A/C Condenser due to refrigerant leak from condenser caused by corrosion is extended to 7 years (84 months) from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Normal Warranty) start date, with no mileage limitation. Concern Outline On certain subject CX-3 vehicles, the A/C condenser may be corroded, causing an A/C refrigerant leak. Vehicles with this condition may exhibit no cool air from the climate control vents when the A/C is ON. This warranty extension program applies only to the repair of the A/C condenser with this concern.
SSPB82019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT. The warranty coverage for the repair of the A/C Condenser due to refrigerant leak from condenser caused by corrosion is extended to 7 years (84 months) from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Normal Warranty) start date, with no mileage limitation. Concern Outline On certain subject CX-3 vehicles, the A/C condenser may be corroded, causing an A/C refrigerant leak. Vehicles with this condition may exhibit no cool air from the climate control vents when the A/C is ON. This warranty extension program applies only to the repair of the A/C condenser with this concern. This is a warranty extension for the specified repair only. Inspection and replacement of non-failed parts will not be eligible for reimbursement to the dealer or customer. This program extends the warranty period for actual failures due to defects in workmanship or materials in accordance with the Mazda Warranty Policy and Procedures.
07-003-19-36082019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT. Some customers may complain about warm air from the climate control vents. This may be caused by improper brazing of the evaporator, causing a refrigerant leak from the joint between the tubes and the header.
07-001-19-36302019-09-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT. Some customers may complain about warm air from the climate control vents when the air conditioner is ON. This may be caused by condenser corrosion, causing a refrigerant leak. The manufacturer of the condenser has been changed and the configuration of the condenser tube has been improved.
07-002-19-36162019-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 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 to encapsulate the mold to reduce odors. If the product is properly applied, it can effectively reduce the musty/mildew odor for up to three years.
07-001-18-34652018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some customers may complain about warm air from the climate control vents when the air conditioner is ON. This may be caused by condenser corrosion, causing a refrigerant leak. The manufacturer of the condenser has been changed and the configuration of the condenser tube has been improved.
07-001-18-3274b2018-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some customers may complain about warm air from the climate control vents when the air conditioner isON. This may be caused by condenser corrosion, causing a refrigerant leak.The manufacturer of the condenser has been changed and the configuration of the condenser tube hasbeen improved.
07-003-17-33132017-08-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some customers may complain that it is difficult to adjust the cabin temperature using the auto A/C. This may be more noticeable when the outside temperature is approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 Celsius).
09-028-16-31892017-02-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; STRUCTURE. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE/CHATTER TYPE NOISE FROM THE A/C VENTS WHEN DRIVING ON AN UNEVEN/ROUGH ROAD SURFACE .THE CHATTERING NOISE MAY BE CAUSED BY THE VENTILATOR GRILLE SLIPPING OUT OF POSITION AND THE OUTER EDGE CONTACTS THE DASHBOARD. THIS CONCERN MAY OCCUR WITH ANY VENTILATOR GRILLE(S). TO PREVENT THE VENTILATOR GRILLE FROM SLIPPING OUT, THE SHAPE OF THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CHANGED.
MTI_10342017-02-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES HVAC HEATER/DEFROSTER OPERATING TIPS USING MODE SELECTOR DIAL. THIS INCLUDES THE USE OF INTERMEDIATE POSITIONS.
MTI_10342017-02-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE. THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES HVAC HEATER/DEFROSTER OPERATING TIPS USING MODE SELECTOR DIAL. THIS INCLUDES THE USE OF INTERMEDIATE POSITIONS.

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