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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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MTI_10322021-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
MTI_10312021-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE. Some customers may complain about a blurry rear view monitor display. This may be caused by an aftermarket accessory device.
MTI_11112021-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
MTI_10342021-01-29. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT. This article provides HVAC heater/defroster operating tips using Mode selector dial. This includes the use of intermediate positions.
SA2782021-01-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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 issue with the Pandora APP. Have the customer contact Pandora at pandora-support@pandora.com. NOTE: If the Pandora APP works on the customer's phone, they can stream Pandora using Bluetooth.
SA2802021-01-28. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. Some vehicles may experience a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light improperly illuminates when driving on a smooth road surface even if the TPMS system has been properly initialized at the specified tire air pressure. Please contact the Hotline for a countermeasure repair if a vehicle arrives with this issue. A countermeasure control module is due in July for this concern.
15-001-16-31262021-01-28. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. 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). NOTE 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 no or blurred road lane markings. When the windshield becomes foggy in the winter time or other cold weather conditions and LDWS/HBC warning lights turn on, drive with the defroster on for about 10 minutes. This will help clear the foggy windshield at the FSC.
09-020-16-31832021-01-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Some vehicles may experience a fuzzy appearance (tiny cracks) around the edge of the Active Driving Display. Replace the Active Driving Display.
02-005-16-3152a2021-01-28. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Beginning with the CX-5 and Mazda6 models, grip type front and rear stabilizer bushings have been incorpo-rated for noise prevention purposes. If any type of grease or lubrication is applied to the bushings, it may create noise due to bushing slippage.
02-010-16-31702021-01-28. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. 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.
09-016-16-31582021-01-28. Service bulletin. SEATS. 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.
02-009-16-31552021-01-28. Service bulletin. STEERING. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3" even when driving straight on a flat road.
SA3272021-01-25. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. TAKATA recalls for Air bag
MTI_11382021-01-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. Multi-Model - Clutch Slippage or Smell after Clutch Disc Replacement
MTI_11372021-01-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Mulri-Model (Equipped with Mazda connect) - DTC U0323/U0423/U3000 Cannot be deleted (Update)
07-004-162021-01-25. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Auto A/C blows warm air
02-010-162021-01-25. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Knocking/squeaking noise from front shock absorber, creaking noise from front lower arm bushing.
SA3902021-01-25. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH. Excessive water intrusion or condensation of Halogen headlight
09-002-172021-01-25. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Rust around rear view camera and/or liftgate opener switch
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.
02-003-172021-01-25. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Knocking/Squeaking noise from front shock absorber, creaking noise fkrom front lower arm bushing
02-001-172021-01-25. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; SERVICE BRAKES; LANE DEPARTURE. TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON - Some vehicles may experience a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light on when driving on a smooth road surface even if the TPMSF system has been properly initialized at the specified tire air pressure.
01-001-172021-01-25. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles may experience the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OIN with DTC P2610 and P2507 stored in memory after engine start and room fuse 15A removed * P2610 Instrument cluster internal engine off timer performance problem * P2507 PCM battery voltage low input.
SA-004-20c2021-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. In order to ensure key code security, MNAO has restricted key code access for the new auxiliary key. This Service Alert provides information on how to obtain the 10-digit key code needed for cutting a new auxiliary key blank if all auxiliary keys are lost.
06-004-20-37572021-01-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING. 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.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.