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Service bulletins for the 2012 Mazda Mazda2

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.

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

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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.
09012162022-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide
09004162022-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING. PROPER USAGE OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
04004162022-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. Brake noise, judder and dragging diagnosis and servicing
04003162022-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Clunk/bang/buzz noise during first forward movement after sitting
02004162022-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
01005162022-06-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291
01004162022-06-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Battery Maintenance
01003162022-06-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.
01002162022-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. PreMixed long life "FL22" Engine Coolant
00002162022-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Mazda guidelines for factory scheduled maintenance
SA-014-222022-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.
01-003/222022-04-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; 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.
MT-003-212021-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER. Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption. Before attempting any repairs, verify the complaint by using the guideline below to determine if an engine repair is necessary:
MT-002-212021-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85. E10: A blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, E85: A blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, All Mazda vehicles can run on gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) but only some 1999-2001 B3000 trucks can run on gasoline with more than 10% ethanol blended. E10 compatible vehicles: All Mazda vehicles. E85 compatible vehicles: 1999-2001 B3000 Mazda trucks with the 8th VIN digit is V. What if a customer puts E85 in there Mazda vehicle? Symptoms include: Rough Running, Lean Codes, Misfires and/or misfire codes, Lack of power, Poor fuel economy, Spark knock, Mechanical engine damage.
09-025-21-38242021-08-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver’s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
SA-041-212021-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer: NOTE: Instructions are found under the "Attachments" section once a part is selected. Accessories E-catalog For models prior to 2016: Accessory Parts and Installation Instructions
MT-001-212021-06-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. 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 Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the customer if any aftermarket devices have been installed.
MT-017-172021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery), interview the customer before proceeding with normal Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the customer if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Below are a couple of examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices.
09-002-21-37702021-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; EQUIPMENT. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
07-001-21-37752021-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
05-008-162021-02-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. Whining noise from automatic transaxle. Some customers may complain of a whining noise from the automatic transaxle when driving at 10 mph and above the noise: Depands on the vehicle's speed oinly (the more speed, the more noise) Occurs with all types of dr iving (acceleration, deceleration, steady speed) Does not depend on rpm, gear, or ATF temperature.
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.

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