Service bulletins for the 2015 Mazda Mazda3
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.
744 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 06-002-21-3782 | 2021-04-05. Service bulletin. 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. |
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| MT-001-21 | 2021-04-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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-019-17 | 2021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WARNING: DO NOT PERFORM OPERATIONAL TESTING OF THE SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT (SCBS) SYSTEM. If the warning indicator light is not illuminated and there are no codes stored in the system, the system is operating properly, and Mazda cannot perform any additional testing of the system. Dealers and customers should never attempt to test or recreate crash scenarios under any circumstances because that could lead to an accident and injuries. NOTE: This article only applies to the applicable vehicles below equipped with SCBS system that uses a Laser Sensor. This article does not apply to newer vehicles equipped with SCBS system that uses a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). |
| MT-017-17 | 2021-03-08. 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. |
| 09-044-17-3398 | 2021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY. Some vehicles may experience a fuzzy appearance (tiny cracks) around the edge of the Active Driving Display. |
| 09-043-17-3397 | 2021-03-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT. Some customers may experience a MAZDA CONNECT touch panel that does not accept touch commands properly or operates by itself. This is caused by a touch panel failure from an improper manufacturing process of the touch panel and center display integration. |
| 09-042-17-3391 | 2021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY. Some vehicles may exhibit white stains (A) running down the front door(s) from the base of the outer mirror, causing a poor appearance. This is caused when water enters the mirror base and corrodes the aluminum die cast inside the mirror. To eliminate the concern, the aluminum die cast inside the mirror base has been painted to prevent corrosion. |
| CSP10 | 2021-03-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; WHEELS. SERVICE REACTIVATION AND OWNER LOYALTY PROGRAM (CSP10) - EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2021 |
| 01-006-21-3779 | 2021-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure. |
| 01-005-21-3778 | 2021-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM 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. |
| SA278 | 2021-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. With manual A/C - Air temperature will not change. |
| 09-037-16 | 2021-02-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Rust/paint blister on trunk lid around license plate light |
| 07-003-16A | 2021-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. AIR TEMPERATURE WILL NOT CHANGE |
| 07-003-16 | 2021-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Some customers may complain that the air temperature from the air conditioner will not change with the air temperature control knob, and may be acc ompanied by some rattle noise from behind the dash board. This concern may be caused by the temperature control link being pulled out of the HVAC housing. To correct the problem, the temperature control link has been modified. |
| 09-002-21-3770 | 2021-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; EQUIPMENT. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer |
| 07-001-21-3775 | 2021-02-05. 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. |
| 02-003-21-3777 | 2021-02-05. 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. |
| 02-002-21-3769 | 2021-02-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains. |
| 01-003-21-3776 | 2021-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Some vehicles may experience the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON with DTC P2610 and P2507 stored in memory after engine start and room fuse 15A (A) removed. P2610:00: Instrument cluster internal engine off timer performance problem. P2507:00: PCM battery voltage low input |
| 00-001-21-3768 | 2021-02-05. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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. |
| MT-010-17 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Active driving display caution (Update) |
| 09-017-17 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Audio, navigation and phone concerns with Mazda connect Infotainment system. 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. |
| 04-002-17 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Squeak noise from front brakes and/or groove marks on front disc plate |
| 01-004-17 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Multi-Model - engine runs rough and check engine light on with DTCS P0201 and P0204 or P0202 and P0203 |
| 09-063-16 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Door glass will not open (stuck in run channel). Some customers may experience that one or more of the door glasses will not open due to becoming stuck in the glass run channel . The root cause is still under investigation. To correct the problem, the parts source will be changed. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.