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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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09-035-17-30802017-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the ?SpeedometerReplacement Label?.Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda?s vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service.With the use of SPECMO?s services, a Mazda dealer can get the odometer setting updated to reflect the correct mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs, therefore resulting in a higher level of customer satisfaction. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
15-005-17-33582017-10-04. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
090181733512017-09-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature display is not accurate, or it takes too long for the display to show actual temperature. When you encounter a customer with this concern, first verify the condition when the customer noticed this symptom. If the condition is similar to the following "CONTROL LOGIC OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE" or "DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AND OTHERS", advise the customer that this is a normal characteristic of the vehicle and not a malfunction. If the condition does not meet the following and the sensor malfunction is suspected, make sure to inspect the sensor according to MGSSonline or Workshop Manual (section 09-22 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION). Replace the sensor only when it fails the Workshop Manual inspection.
090171733462017-09-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. All Mazda Connect vehicles in new car inventory must be updated to this 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 59.00.502or later). NOTE: For CX-9 with version earlier than 59.00.441, the tachometer function has been 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 software.
150031732842017-09-27. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ? After installing the new Forward Sensing Camera (FSC), frequency of the disabled function with the LDWS/HBC warning lights ON due to foggy FSC lens will be reduced. However, the warning message will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID) or the center display when FSC lens is foggy. ? The foggy FSC lens may occur at some weather conditions and is not caused by a defect of the parts. When the warning message is displayed, drive the vehicle for 10 minutes or more with the defroster ON to defogthe FSC lens.
MT-010-172017-08-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Some customers may claim that it is impossible or difficult to view the Active Driving Display, even if the position of the display is adjusted through the Settings screen. This is caused by an incorrectly learned zero-point (closed position) of the Active Driving Display. The main reason this happens is because an object (e.g. gloves, paper, etc. ) was placed in the storage area where the mirror and optical receiver are housed. If an object is detected (i.e., jammed) when the Active Driving Display closes after switching the ignition OFF, the system determines this as abnormal and stops the closing operation, leaving the Active Driving Display in an open position. When the engine is started the next time, correction of the zero-point is automatically performed. If the object is still in the storage area during the correction, the system learns the incorrect position as the zero-point. As a result, the zero-point position largely deviates from the standard position; therefore, it becomes impossible to view the Active Driving Display from the normal view position.
SA-046-172017-08-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. An update to the MAZDA CONNECT system is now available for download from the Mazda Global Service Support (MGSS) system. The new version number is 59.00.502. Please refer to TSB 09-017/17 for a list of improvements to the system.
MT-015-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some customers may complain about the following MAZDA CONNECT Temperature Warning message: Display is too Hot. Screen performance may be decreased until it cools. The warning message displays when the MAZDA CONNECT screen temperature is above 176 degrees Fahrenheit (80 degrees Celsius).
SA-063-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some customers may complain about the "wrong" phone is connected to the infotainment system. MAZDA CONNECT bluetooth will connect all profiles to devices in order of priority if the last device is not available. This concern may be a normal operation of the CMU connecting to available devices on start up.
SA-061-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 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. With the use of SPECMO's services, a Mazda dealer can get the odometer setting updated to reflect the correct mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs, therefore resulting in a higher level of customer satisfaction. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
SA-058-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. CAUTION: DO NOT attempt any repair of the windshield damaged by stone chipping/cracks at the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and Laser Sensor. Replace the windshield with a new one instead.
SA-057-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. High Beam Control (HBC) system frequently asked questions (FAQ)
SA-056-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. Mazda Radar Criose Control (MRCC) system frequently asked questions (FAQ)
SA-054-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. Blind Spot Monitoring (Advanced BSM) system frequently asked questions (FAQ)
SA-053-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE. Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) frequently asked questions (FAQ)
SA-052-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) frequently asked questions (FAQ)
SA-050-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. CAUTION: At no point during the repair for Recall 9916H (LIFTGATE STAY DAMPER SAFETY RECALL) should "Vise-Grips" or other similar tools be used to hold the lift gate stay dampers. Use only the tools specified in the recall. Vice Grips or other similar tools can easily damage the stay dampers. NOTE: Stay damper parts received with Vice Grip marks will not be covered under warranty.
SA-048-172017-08-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. In order to do a CMU data retrieval for the new MAZDA CONNECT software, make sure to use version 31 (available on MGSS).
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).
15-002-17-33252017-08-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. Some customers may complain of improper BSM performance under the following conditions. 1. Even if there is no vehicle in the alert area, the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass illuminates. 2. When a vehicle appears in the alert area, the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass illuminates later than expected. 3. BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass illuminates even when a vehicle is approaching two lanes away (right or left side). This may be caused by a variation of the relative location between the radar emitted by the BSM unit and the rear bumper. An error may occur in the detection angle of the radar.
15-001-17-33012017-08-10. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. Some vehicles with Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) may experience the following conditions (similar to when the BSM control modules detect dirt on the rear bumper surface):
09-008-17-33242017-08-10. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Take caution when cleaning plastic headlight lenses. Damage can occur when using some cleaners that contain strong acid, alkaline cleanser or organic solvent. Damage caused by using these cleaners is not covered by Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.
02-003-17-3300a2017-08-10. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking / squeaking noise from the front shock absorber when driving on rough roads and/or when turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stopped. The noise may be due to: *upper front strut bearing (A) damage. (CX-5 and Mazda6) *squeak type noise between the front strut bearing and coil spring. (CX-3, CX-5 and Mazda6) *the bump stopper (C) may be contacting the strut bearing when the front shock absorber is compressed, causing a popping noise. (Mazda6 only) *The front lower arm bushing (D) is making a creak type noise in wet road conditions. (CX-5, Mazda6 and CX-9).
01-002-17-3299a2017-08-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. When the engine is started for the first time after parking the vehicle overnight in cold conditions (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit / 0 degrees Celsius), some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle and/or the check engine light on with any of the following DTC(s) stored in memory.?P0300 - Random misfire detected ?P0301 - Cylinder No.1 misfire detected ?P0302 - Cylinder No.2 misfire detected ?P0303 - Cylinder No.3 misfire detected ?P0304 - Cylinder No.4 misfire detected This may be caused by frozen water accumulated in the main silencer, restricting exhaust flow.
04-004-16-31602017-06-09. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. 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.

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