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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| SA-006-22a | 2022-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; POWER TRAIN; WHEELS. There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer units and transmissions where the source of the noise was a wheel bearing. This misdiagnosis can lead to multiple repair attempts, warranty debits, and additional inconvenience and/or cost to the customer. To reduce the chance of this occurring, please follow the steps outlined in the repair procedure. |
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| SA-003-22d | 2022-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Mazda3 and CX-30: Prior to February 8, 2022, some vehicles may store DTC U0300:57 (Body control module (BCM) internal malfunction) and cannot be erased after a BCM replacement or MDARS BCM software update (NOT with BCM update for SSPC5 or 4621B using MDRT). This is caused by a BCM-VCM software error. MX-30: Some MX-30 vehicles may store DTC U0300:57 (Body control module (BCM) internal malfunction) and cannot be erased after a BCM replacement or MDARS BCM software update. This is caused by a BCM-VCM software error. Mazda is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution. If there is an issue with this concern, Mazda recommends putting customer in a loaner vehicle at this time. *DO NOT perform BCM software update with MDARS until further notice. *This SA will be updated with the newest repair information as it becomes available. |
| SA-003-22c | 2022-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:SOFTWARE. Mazda3 and CX-30: Prior to February 8, 2022, some vehicles may store DTC U0300:57 (Body control module (BCM) internal malfunction) and cannot be erased after a BCM replacement or MDARS BCM software update (NOT with BCM update for SSPC5 or 4621B using MDRT). This is caused by a BCM-VCM software error. MX-30: Some MX-30 vehicles may store DTC U0300:57 (Body control module (BCM) internal malfunction) and cannot be erased after a BCM replacement or MDARS BCM software update. This is caused by a BCM-VCM software error. Mazda is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution. If there is an issue with this concern, Mazda recommends putting customer in a loaner vehicle at this time. •DO NOT perform BCM software update with MDARS until further notice. •This SA will be updated with the newest repair information as it becomes available. |
| 16-001/22 | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles entertainment system may experience the symptoms mentioned, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 7000C0A-NA01_11012 or later). |
| 09-010/22 | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may complain about frequent low battery warning message appearing in the instrument cluster. The warning message appears when the power saving mode is activated to avoid a drained battery. Depending on the customer usage, the warning message may appear more frequently due to the condition for the power saving mode to be activated sooner and to be deactivated later. To eliminate this concern, the control software of the BCM has been modified to change the condition for the power saving mode to be activated and deactivated. *Activation of the power saving mode: The accumulated time 30 minutes has been extended to 90 minutes. *Deactivation of the power saving mode: Driving or engine running for 5 minutes has been shortened to 3 seconds. |
| 09-008/22 | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Some vehicles may exhibit water leaking into the passenger compartment from the rear door through the bottom of the service hole behind the rear door trim during rain or when washing the vehicle. This is caused by one of the following: *Since the material of the seal rubber is not resistant to surfactants, the rubber deteriorates when the vehicle is washed and allows water to penetrate into the seal rubber of the service hole cover. *The lower tabs of the service hole cover may not have been completely engaged at the factory. To eliminate this concern, the seal material of the service-hole cover has been changed (Japan built Mazda3) and a mass production change will be implemented in the future (Mexico built Mazda3 and CX-30). |
| 09-006/22 | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. Some customers may experience that after the doors are locked and the Fuel Door Lock Delay with MAZDA CONNECT has passed (default setting is 90 seconds), the fuel-filler lid does not lock and can be opened when pressing it. NOTE: *The fuel-filler lid does not lock immediately after the doors are locked, but after the time set in the Fuel Door Lock Delay (0, 30, 60, 90, and 120 seconds). *Although the root cause has not been identified, the vehicle should be repaired by adjusting the fuel-filler lid opener cable position when there is a customer complaint. |
| 08-001/22 | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT. Some vehicles may exhibit that the air bag warning light turns on or repeats cycles of turning on and off with DTC B1126:13 and/or B1127:13 stored in memory. *B1126:13 - Driver-side side air bag module circuit open circuit or resistance high *B1127:13 - Passenger-side side air bag module circuit open circuit or resistance high This issue is caused by one or both of the following: *When the driver or passenger moves, a load is applied to the seat back and the load may cause displacement of the mating terminals in the side air bag module connector, resulting in insufficient contact and higher resistance. *The DTC detection level is too sensitive. To eliminate these concerns: *A modification of the harness is being developed. *The DTC detection level of the SAS control module has been optimized. |
| 01-003/22 | 2022-04-05. 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. |
| 01-001/22a | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some vehicles may exhibit an excessive body vibration when idling or driving after being left in extremely cold weather (-20°C/-4°F or below) for a long time. This is caused by the No.1, No. 3 and No. 4 rubber hardening due to material characteristics. NOTE: This concern only happens in extremely cold weather, therefore this TSB is only applicable for extremely cold regions. To eliminate this concern, the cold environment performance of the engine mount rubber has been increased by changing the rubber material. |
| SA-009-22 | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER TRAIN. The new AWD rear differential DOES NOT come with a breather cap on the rear of the differential, therefore a new one will need to be ordered and installed when replacing the differential. NOTE: The breather threads have a sealant and locking compound that prevents it from being reused. Refer to GEPC for the correct part number of the Differential Breather. The instructions on MGSS will be updated soon to include replacing the breather when replacing the differential with a new unit. |
| SA-008-22 | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. |
| SA-007-22a | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Some vehicles equipped with SiriusXM Travel Link and a Navigation SD Card added by dealer/customer may experience a SiriusXM Travel Link error when selecting Parking Information. |
| SA-007-22 | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may experience a SiriusXM Travel Link error when selecting Parking Information. |
| SA-006-22 | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING; POWER TRAIN. There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer units and transmissions where the source of the noise was a wheel bearing. This misdiagnosis can lead to multiple repair attempts, warranty debits, and additional inconvenience and/or cost to the customer. To reduce the chance of this occurring, please follow the steps outlined in the repair procedure. |
| SA-004-22 | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure. |
| SA-003-22b | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CX-30. Mazda3: Prior to February 8, 2022, some vehicles may store DTC U0300:57 (Body control module (BCM) internal malfunction) and cannot be erased after a BCM replacement or MDARS BCM software update (NOT with BCM update for SSPC5 or 4621B using MDRT). This is caused by a BCM-VCM software error. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure. MX-30: Some MX-30 vehicles may store DTC U0300:57 (Body control module (BCM) internal malfunction) and cannot be erased after a BCM replacement or MDARS BCM software update. This is caused by a BCM-VCM software error. Mazda is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution. If there is an issue with this concern, Mazda recommends putting customer in a loaner vehicle at this time. DO NOT perform BCM software update with MDARS until further notice. This SA will be updated with the newest repair information as it becomes available. |
| SA-003-22a | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles may store DTC U0300:57 (Body control module (BCM) internal malfunction) after a BCM replacement or MDARS BCM software update (NOT with BCM update for SSPC5 or 4621B using MDRT) and the DTC cannot be erased. This is caused by a BCM-VCM software error. Mazda is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution. If there is an issue with this concern, contact Hotline for newest repair information. DO NOT perform BCM software update with MDARS until further notice, including CSP06 and CSP07. This SA will be updated with the newest repair information as it becomes available. |
| SA-002-22a | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles may have a "Low Battery Risk. Start Vehicle to Charge 12V Battery" warning message in the instrument cluster and a 30 second alarm sound. This is caused by the vehicle's electrical control area network (CAN) entering "Sleep Mode" when the network awake time reaches 30 cumulative minutes without the engine running. |
| 01-001-22 | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some vehicles may exhibit an excessive body vibration when idling or driving after being left in extremely cold weather (-20°C/-4°F or below) for a long time. This is caused by the No.1, No. 3 and No. 4 rubber hardening due to material characteristics. NOTE: This concern only happens in extremely cold weather, therefore this TSB is only applicable for extremely cold regions. To eliminate this concern, the cold environment performance of the engine mount rubber has been increased by changing the rubber material. |
| 00-001-22 | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. 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-001-22 | 2022-03-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE. Some customers may report concerns with interior upholstery surface stains particularly on high contact areas (e.g.: steering wheel, door panels, shifter...etc.). This may be caused by skin oils or chemicals such as hand lotions. Use a clean towel damped in leather/vinyl cleaner or mild soap to clean the steering wheel. NOTE: Upholstery maintenance and care information can also be found in the Owner's Manual. |
| 15-003/22 | 2022-02-04. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. Some vehicle may experience the i-ACTIVSENSE/ALH warning lights on and a system error messages may be found in the center display as well. DTC U3000:04 (FSC) is stored in memory DTC U3000:04 (FSC) - Forward sensing camera (FSC) internal malfunction This may be caused by a hardware failure in an internal device of the FSC that results in the malfunction detection. To eliminate this concern, the production process of the FSC has been modified. |
| 09-004/22 | 2022-02-04. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some CX-5 and CX-30 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 a high pressure car washer and/or 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, CX-30 and MX-30 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 wash and/or condensation. Water may enter through the rear center brand emblem base component and drip onto the switch connector causing corrosion. The rusted connector may also cause a battery drain. To eliminate this concern, the rear center brand emblem base has been modified to prevent water entry (Mazda3) and the rear harness has been modified to prevent water infiltration (Mazda3, CX-30 and MX-30). |
| 09-001/22 | 2022-02-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Some vehicles may experience white-streak stains appearing on the front door that look like they seeped out from under the outer mirror base. This is caused by water intruding from gaps of the outer mirror body and/or the hinge of the outer mirror, and corrosion occurring on the aluminum die-cast inner base in the outer mirror. Water, including white-salty corrosion, may drip out from gaps under the outer mirror base resulting in white stains on the front door. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.