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Service bulletins for the 2021 Mazda CX-5

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.

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

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09-022-24a2024-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. Some customers may complain that the power liftgate (PLG) may open unintentionally while the vehicle is parked or stopped. Due to the shape of the 7th generation remote transmitter, the power liftgate button may be long pressed unintentionally in a pocket or a bag. To eliminate this concern, the keyless control specification has been modified. The button press time has been increased from 0.5 seconds to 1 second.
09-001-24e2024-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may experience a “Telematics Malfunction” message in the instrument cluster with DTC U3000:04-TCU (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored in memory. This is caused by improper control software of the telematics communication unit (TCU). To eliminate this concern, the control software of the TCU has been modified.
SA-038-242024-07-05. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may experience the master warning light and/or the "In-Vehicle Network Malfunction" warning message in the instrument cluster on with DTC B119F:01 (TCU - Tel antenna No. 1 malfunction) stored.
09-001-24d2024-07-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may experience a “Telematics Malfunction” message in the instrument cluster with DTC U3000:04-TCU (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored in memory. This is caused by improper control software of the telematics communication unit (TCU). To eliminate this concern, the control software of the TCU has been modified.
SA-032-242024-06-04. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code. NOTE: A Warranty Code is required for warranty claim submission
07-003-242024-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 °F (10 °C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by inappropriate soldering in the ambient temperature sensor. To eliminate this concern, the soldering process has been enhanced at the supplier.
09-022-242024-05-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Some customers may complain that the power liftgate (PLG) may open unintentionally while the vehicle is parked or stopped. Due to the shape of the 7th generation remote transmitter, the power liftgate button may be long pressed unintentionally in a pocket or a bag. To eliminate this concern, the keyless control specification has been modified. The button press time has been increased from 0.5 seconds to 1 second.
SA-017-242024-04-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment. 2. Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / Stop, Door Lock / Unlock, Lights ON / OFF, Climate control
09-001-24b2024-04-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Some customers may experience a “Telematics Malfunction” message in the instrument cluster with DTC U3000:04-TCU (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored in memory. This is caused by improper control software of the telematics communication unit (TCU). To eliminate this concern, the control software of the TCU has been modified.
SA-009-24a2024-03-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): General Questions, Reception Level Inspection, Setup and Getting Started, Dealer Processes, Registration / Enrollment, TCU Activation, WI-FI General Information, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function, WI-FI How-To Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn engine OFF, WI-FI Trial Period, Deactivation Mode, Interacting With The App, Educational Videos, Service Issues, Resources, Troubleshooting Page.
SA-009-242024-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): General Questions, Reception Level Inspection, Setup and Getting Started, Dealer Processes, Registration / Enrollment, TCU Activation, WI-FI General Information, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function, WI-FI How-To Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn engine OFF, WI-FI Trial Period, Deactivation Mode, Interacting With The App, Educational Videos, Service Issues, Resources, Troubleshooting Page.
SA-006-242024-03-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
09-001-24a2024-03-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Some customers may experience a “Telematics Malfunction” message in the instrument cluster with DTC U3000:04-TCU (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored in memory. This is caused by improper control software of the telematics communication unit (TCU). To eliminate this concern, the control software of the TCU has been modified.
09-001-242024-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some customers may experience a “Telematics Malfunction” message in the instrument cluster with DTC U3000:04-TCU (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored in memory. This is caused by improper control software of the telematics communication unit (TCU). To eliminate this concern, the control software of the TCU has been modified.
09-001-23a2024-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles may exhibit an “In Vehicle Network Malfunction” message appearing in the instrument cluster with DTC U3000:04-TCU (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored after the connected service contract has been discontinued. This is caused by improper control software of the telematics communication unit (TCU). To eliminate this concern, the control software of the TCU has been modified
SA-025-23a2024-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a failure, use MDARS to activate the new TCU after replacement. Use the information in this service alert to initialize the new TCU until the procedure on MGSS is updated.. CAUTION: DO NOT swap TCU with another vehicle as the TCU is VIN locked after activation. A TCU swap with another vehicle will disable Connected Services on both vehicles. If TCU activation is not performed, connected vehicle functions will not operate. This will have a negative impact on the customer because they will need to return to the dealer for repairs.
SA-015-23e2024-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): General Questions Reception Level Inspection Setup and Getting Started Dealer Processes Registration / Enrollment TCU Activation WI-FI General Informatio Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function WI-FI How-To Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn engine OFF WI-FI Trial Period Deactivation Mode Interacting With The App Educational Videos Service Issues Resources Troubleshooting Page
SA-027-23c2023-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. In-Vehicle Network Malfunction error message and Master Warning light ON with DTC U3000:04 (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored.
01-007-23a2023-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
SA-032-23a2023-11-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Below are a few examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices.
SA-050-232023-09-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Some customers may complain about scratches on the instrument cluster lens.
SA-027-23b2023-08-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may experience the following: In-Vehicle Network Malfunction error message, Master Warning light ON, Connected Vehicle Reception Icon shows "X".
SA-027-23a2023-07-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IN-VEHICLE NETWORK MALFUNCTION AND MASTER WARNING LIGHT ON. DTC U3000:04 STORED (DOES NOT APPLY TO 09-001/23)
SA-033-232023-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
SA-032-232023-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Below are a few examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices.

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