WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

Service bulletins for the 2017 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.

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

By type

By component

By trouble code

By topic

Bulletins, newest first
02-005-18-34442018-04-23. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. 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.
00-001-18-34462018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
09-015-18-34452018-04-23. 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.
09-010-18-34402018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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 software. If the customer agrees, turn off the tachometer display on the AD-Display tab in MAZDA CONNECT Settings before performing the update. NOTE: If the customer has customized MAZDA CONNECT with something like a different background using unauthorized software, make sure they know the following information before updating MAZDA CONNECT to avoid any issues later on.
01-006-18-34292018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE; 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.
09-003-18-3405b2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Some customers may complain that the Voice Recognition system does not recognize "Address" or "New Destination" navigation voice commands. This may be caused by faulty navigation SD card software. TheSD card has been updated to eliminate this concern.
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.
09-002-18-34102018-03-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 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. Not all trim levels are affected.CX-3 shown:Vehicles having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure.
09-001-18-33872018-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Some customers may experience the MAZDA CONNECT rebooting or the screen turning black during coldtemperatures. The concern occurs when the interior of the vehicle is cold and disappears when the interiorwarms up. This is caused by some for the MAZDA CONNECT navigation system SD cards beingmanufactured with improper hardware, resulting in a data reading error during cold temperatures. To correctthe concern, the SD card hardware has been changed.
MT-021-172018-02-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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.
MT-001-182018-02-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL 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.
SA-001-182018-02-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The MAZDA MOBILE START (MMS) is currently experiencing a system disruption. User web portal and Call center web portal functions are affected. Mazda is working on this issue and will notify dealers when MMS service has been fully restored. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you or your dealer.
00-003-17-34062018-02-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on a "as-needed" basis, aSpecial Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system. The (BSM) radar aiming is performed whenever the (BSM) control module, the (BSM) bracket or the rear bumper is replaced. The tool is available for loan on Mazda e-Store.
09-047-17-33962018-02-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. On some vehicles, one or more roof carrier brackets (A) may be installed in reverse (with arrows (B) facing outward). In this case, accessories, such as a roof carrier cannot be installed. Even if the accessory installation was possible, it may cause loose fitting, water leaks or other concerns. (C) - Bracket Unit. This concern was caused by improper assembly during vehicle production.
06-001-17-3307b2018-02-26. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. 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.
MT-016-172017-12-14. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM. The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system alerts the driver of a possible collision using an indication in the display and a warning sound when the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is imminent. In addition, the system reduces damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control when the system determines that a collision is unavoidable. It may also be possible to avoid a collision depending on the relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist.
15-005-17-3358b2017-11-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL 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 modified to address these customer concerns.
15-005-17-3358a2017-11-14. Service bulletin. 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.
07-004-17-3332a2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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).
15-003-17-3284b2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING. Some customers may notice that the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and High Beam Control (HBC) (amber) warning lights are on when they start driving around dusk or dawn under low temperatures. At that time, the windshield is clear but the lens of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy. The FSC may not function properly under the following conditions: ? Foggy windshield ? Foggy FSC lens ? Heavy rain, dense fog, snow and direct sun light ? No or poor lane markings. When the FSC control system detects the foggy lens of the camera, the system deactivates LDWS and HBC functions.
15-001-17-3301a2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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): DTC U1A4B:97 - Radar sensor sensitivity temporarily decreases depending on various external and environmental factors (blind spot monitoring (BSM) control module (RH)), DTC U3000:97 - Radar sensor sensitivity temporarily decreases depending on various external and environmental factors (blind spot monitoring (BSM) control module (LH)), The BSM turns ?OFF? and the BSM OFF indicator turns ?ON? in the instrument cluster while driving, The BSM will not turn on again during the drive cycle, After cycling the ignition switch off and on again, the BSM operates normally, DTC U1A4B:97 or U3000:97 is stored in memory. To correct this problem, the control logic of the BSM control modules has been changed.
01-008-17-33762017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 light on, but rough idle will not be produced until a later time.
04-002-17-3316a2017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise when applying the brakes and/or groove marks (A) on the front disc plates. This is caused by abrasive metal from the front disc plate sticking to the brake pad, which damages the disc plate over time. To correct the problem, a modified brake pad is being used.
09-017-17-3347b2017-10-21. 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 59.00.502 or later). NOTE: For 2016 CX-9 with version earlier than 59.00.441, the tachometer function will 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. If the customer agrees, turn off the tachometer display on the AD-Display tab in MAZDA CONNECT Settings before performing the update. NOTE: If the customer has customized MAZDA CONNECT with something like a different background using unauthorized software, make sure they know the following information before updating MAZDA CONNECT to avoid any issues later on.
01-004-17-3317a2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Some vehicles may experience an engine that runs rough and the check engine light on with DTCs P0201 and P0204 or P0202 and P0203. NOTE: Engine misfire related DTCs (P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304) are usually stored at the same time. P0201:00 : Fuel injector circuit/open cylinder No.1 P0202:00 : Fuel injector circuit/open cylinder No.2 P0203:00 : Fuel injector circuit/open cylinder No.3 P0204:00 : Fuel injector circuit/open cylinder No.4 This concern may be caused by an internal failure of the PCM (DENSO produced only). To correct the concern, the PCM internal failure has been eliminated.

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