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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

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

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SSPC52021-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program impacting certain 2019-2021 Mazda3 and 2020-2021 CX-30 vehicles built at MC and MMVO. Please see the descriptions, models, years, and VIN Ranges below. NOTE: A new MDRT Tool will be sent to all dealers, please read the attached MDRT Tool document arriving with this email. NOTE: The subject vehicles are affected by one, two or three concerns depending on production date, (Battery Drain, and/or MRCC and/or Theft-deterrent system). Some of the subject vehicles are also affected by SSPC4 and Safety Recall 4621B which officially addresses radio static noise from speakers, and/or rear hatch may fall when parked on an incline.
SA-012-21a2021-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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-012-212021-03-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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-013-212021-03-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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
01-002-21-37672021-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some vehicle may exhibit a tapping noise from the engine during idling; etc., and synchronized to the engine rpm. The tapping noise may be caused by the switchable hydraulic lash adjuster (HLA), which may not work properly due to air bubbles accumulated in the oil passage in it.
00-001-21-37682021-02-05. 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.
SA-031-20k2021-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. CONNECTED VEHICLE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING: 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
SA-003-20f2021-01-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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
07-006-20-37582021-01-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some customers may complain that after accelerating in hot weather, the A/C blows warm air for a longer time than other models. This is caused by improper control software of the PCM not allowing the A/C compressor to resume properly after acceleration. To eliminate this concern, the control software of the PCM has been modified.
SA-057-20a2020-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. HVAC SYSTEM BLOWS HOT AIR UNDER ACCELERATION. Some customers may complain that the HVAC system blows hot air on occasion (blows cold air, then hot air, then cold air again). The customer may notice that it is more pronounced when they first start driving the vehicle and/or when accelerating.
SA-031-20j2020-12-04. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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
SA-031-20i2020-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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
SA-071-202020-11-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Currently, the instructions on MGSS recommend the use of Loctite 962T or equivalent when installing a SKYACTIV cylinder head, but it is no longer available. The following 3 adhesives are alternatives available as an equivalent to Loctite 962T: Loctite 272, Loctite 518 Threebond TB-1386H
09-034-20-37432020-11-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may experience an “In-Vehicle Network Malfunction” message appearing in the instrument cluster. This concern occurs when turning the ignition on or starting the engine when the battery is at 8 volts or lower (vehicle is in sleep mode), then it is charged to normal voltage while connected to the vehicle. NOTE: This concern will not occur if the battery is charged when removed from the vehicle. This concern is caused by improper telematics communication unit control software. To eliminate this concern, the telematics communication unit control software has been modified.
SA-007-20k2020-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MAZDA CONNECTED SERVICES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ). 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, Dealer Processes, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn engine OFF, Educational Videos, Resources
SA-065-202020-10-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some customer's may complain that the HVAC system only blows warm to cool air (not cold) after starting the vehicle and not moving right away. This may be caused by a closed Active Air Shutter (AAS). Under specific circumstances, the AAS has a “learning issue” where AAS is kept closed after startup even if the PCM requests it to be open. The shutters will open and work correctly as soon as the vehicle speed exceeds 6.25 MPH (10 KPH). NO DTC will be set when this happens.

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