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Service bulletins for the 2020 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.

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

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01-006-21-3779b2022-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Maintenance: 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.
SA-055-212021-12-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Due to a supplier issue, DTC C0061:94 is displayed instead of C0061:96 for Mazda3 and CX-30. Therefore, use the C0061:96 diagnostics on MGSS when DTC C0061:94 is stored.
SA-052-212021-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. For improvement of electrical diagnosis, the SKYACTIV® Wiring Terminal Test Kits has been delivered all the dealers. The terminal test kit enables you: To check pin fit drag of all PCM terminals used in SKYACTIV® vehicles and compare suspect terminal drag with a good know terminal.To measure the voltage/resistance avoiding any terminal damage.
SA-012-21g2021-11-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MAZDA CONNECTED SERVICES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): Index: General Questions, Setup and Getting Started, Registration / Enrollment, WI-FI General Information, WI-FI How-To, WI-FI Trial Period, Interacting With The App, Service Issues, Troubleshooting, Reception Level Inspection, Dealer Processes, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn engine OFF, Educational Videos, Resources
SA-013-21h2021-11-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may complain about any of the following: Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment. Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / Stop, Door Lock / Unlock, Lights ON / OFF, MAZDA CONNECT connected vehicle reception strength icon shows "X" or " ". Confirm the customer's phone and vehicle have good to strong reception during the concern as shown in the table below. If the reception is weak, move the vehicle to a location where the reception is good to strong as shown in the table, then try to get the Authorization Code and/or operate the remote functions before proceeding to the Repair Procedure if there is still an issue. If the reception is good to strong, proceed to the Repair Procedure.
SA-049-212021-11-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Beginning with July 1st vehicle production, vehicles will no longer have the In-Vehicle Digital Owner’s Manual (IVDOM) installed. 2021 CX-30 vehicles with VINs 3MVDM******300001 or greater (produced on or after July 1, 2021), 2021 Mazda3 (Japan built) vehicles with VINs JM1BP******400001 or greater (produced on or after July 1, 2021), 2021 Mazda3 (Mexico built) vehicles with VINs 3MZBP******250001 or greater (produced on or after July 1, 2021), The IVDOM was first launched for 7th Generation vehicles (2019-2021 Mazda3 & 2020-2021 CX-30) to improve usability and accessibility of the Owner’s Manual (OM) information and to reduce the number of OM pages. However, the situation surrounding the IVDOM has changed since then: The instrument cluster and center display provide the driver with sufficient information when an operational question arises or when a vehicle malfunction occurs. OM digitalization has been accelerating and consumer products and acceptance is rapidly growing with the spread of mobile internet devices. It has become increasingly difficult for the IVDOM to meet Cyber Security (CS) / Software Update (SU) regulation requirements. Due to these factors, Mazda has decided to discontinue the IVDOM and will shift their primary focus to the online Interactive Digital OM.
SA-038-212021-11-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS; EQUIPMENT. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can malfunction with the following symptoms if the rear side radar sensors are installed facing the wrong direction. BSM system indicates vehicle on the opposite side. i-ACTIVSENSE indicator ring will not turn green, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) does not work, Rear side radar sensor aiming may fail, TPMS DTC(s) stored.
SA-027-21b2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. MAZDA CONNECT Symptom Troubleshooting (7th Generation Vehicles). Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure
SA-013-21g2021-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some customers may complain about any of the following: Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment. Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / Stop, Door Lock / Unlock, Lights ON / OFF, MAZDA CONNECT connected vehicle reception strength icon shows "X" or " ". Confirm the customer's phone and vehicle have good to strong reception during the concern as shown in the table below. If the reception is weak, move the vehicle to a location where the reception is good to strong as shown in the table, then try to get the Authorization Code and/or operate the remote functions before proceeding to the Repair Procedure if there is still an issue. If the reception is good to strong, proceed to the Repair Procedure.
SA-004-21c2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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.
01-006-21-3779a2021-09-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
SA-004-21b2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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: 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-029-21a2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. APPLE CARPLAY / ANDRID AURO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) The following vehicles are not equipped with Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, but it can be activated using MDARS. See Activation instructions on MGSS -> Infotainment -> MAZDA CONNECT Updates -> Apple Carplay / Android Auto MDARS Activation Instructions
SA-039-212021-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some customer may experience all of the following when turning the ignition ON under hot weather conditions such as parking under the hot sun for some period of time: i-ACTIVSENSE warning light ON (1), Smart Brake Support (SBS) indicator light ON (2), "Excessive Camera Temp. Drive Safely" or "Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled" warning messages, DTC B14F9:00 stored in memory, DTC B14F9:00 cannot be found on MGSS, therefore repair cannot be performed.
09-012-21-3801a2021-06-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some customers may experience all of following symptoms: The door lock/unlock operation will not work using the remote transmitter button. The door lock/unlock operation will not work using the door lock/release touch sensor. The engine will not start using the ignition switch. This is caused when excess load is applied to the remote transmitter and the electrical terminals in it may be deformed, causing poor contact with the battery. To eliminate this concern, the structure in the remote transmitter has been modified to reduce the deformation of the electrical terminals.
SA-004-21a2021-06-02. 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: 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.
MT-002-212021-06-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. When programming a key or installing a Genuine Mazda Accessory Remote Engine Start system, you may encounter programming difficulty. This may be caused by a customer installed aftermarket decorative trim and/or cover on the START/STOP ENGINE button. The aftermarket accessory may create electrical interference, which may interfere with programming.
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.
09-015-21-38052021-06-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Some CX-5 customers may find that the liftgate does not close when pressing the power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (A) located on the interior liftgate trim. This may be caused by PLG switch corrosion. Water from condensation may drip onto the switch connector and cause corrosion. To eliminate this concern, the PLG rear switch has been modified with a waterproof connector. Some Mazda3 customers may complain that the vehicle door locking system does not work when the door lock switch on the liftgate interior trim is pressed. DTC B11C4:23 (BCM - liftgate lock switch circuit malfunction) may be stored. This may be caused during a high pressure car washer. Water may enter through the rear center brand emblem base component and drip onto the switch connector causing corrosion. NOTE: The rusted connector may also cause a battery drain. To eliminate this concern, the rear center brand emblem base has been modified to prevent from water entry.
SA-013-21d2021-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some 2020 Mazda3 vehicles may have incorrect infotainment software version 10042 installed. The incorrect software will cause MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment errors. Go to SSPC1. Some customers may complain about any of the following: Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment (and Software Update Error message on 2020 Mazda3 only). Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / Stop, Door Lock / Unlock, Lights ON / OFF
09-012-21-38012021-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may experience all of following symptoms: The door lock/unlock operation will not work using the remote transmitter button. The door lock/unlock operation will not work using the door lock/release touch sensor. The engine will not start using the ignition switch. This is caused when excess load is applied to the remote transmitter and the electrical terminals in it may be deformed, causing poor contact with the battery. To eliminate this concern, the structure in the remote transmitter has been modified to reduce the deformation of the electrical terminals.
SA-023-212021-04-06. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT. Some customers may complain about any of the following: Warning light, Warning message, Headlight(s) inoperative, Cannot shift out of Park, Many DTC's stored, Module communication errors
SA-020-212021-04-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Key Transmitter Power Saving Function: When the key transmitter Power Saving Function is turned ON, transmitter battery power consumption is restricted, thereby extending the transmitter battery life.
09-011-21-37892021-04-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles (equipped with the Electrical supply unit (ESU) BCKA-67-5Z0B) may exhibit that DTC B2002:49 [BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - Electrical supply unit (ESU) internal malfunction (No warning/indicator light ON)] will not clear with the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS). This is caused by improper control software of the ESU. To eliminate this concern, the control software of the ESU has been modified.
MT-001-212021-04-05. 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.

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