Service bulletins for the 2016 Mazda MX-5
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.
522 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 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. |
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| 15-005-17-3358c | 2021-03-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. Some customers may complain that the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass does not illuminate when: Customer vehicle (A) is slowly passing other vehicle, even if the vehicle is still in the alert area. Adjacent vehicle (B) driving at same speed, even if the vehicle is still in the alert area. Customers who have owned previous Mazda vehicles are more likely to complain. The BSM control module has been modified to address these customer concerns. |
| 09-005-17-3306a | 2021-03-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE. Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth(A) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window. This is caused by: CASE A: The J-hook binding holding the inner cloth coming loose because the convertible top is opened/closed a lot or from high ambient temperatures. CASE B: After the previous improvement carried out at the supplier since January 19, 2016, some J-hooks have still been found coming loose to bind and hold the inner cloth during the assembly process. |
| CSP10 | 2021-03-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; WHEELS. SERVICE REACTIVATION AND OWNER LOYALTY PROGRAM (CSP10) - EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2021 |
| SA-015-21 | 2021-03-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some customers may complain that the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is inoperative. The symptoms may include: When the ignition is switched ON, the warning indicator light turns ON momentarily and then turns off after a few seconds. The BSM system does not operate after 1st key cycle (cold soak), No DTCs stored in memory, BSM system will function normally after 2nd key cycle and the vehicle is driven on the street |
| 07-002-21-3774 | 2021-03-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. Some vehicles may experience that the A/C does not blow cold air (blows warm air) due to a refrigerant leak. This is caused by a crack in the cooler pipe (HI) A (1) due to engine vibration. To correct this issue, the material and thickness of the cooler pipe (HI) A has been changed to increase durability (pipe diameter has been changed from 12mm to 16mm). |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 09-001-21-3763 | 2021-02-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Some vehicles may exhibit scratches (1) on the rear of the seat back bar garnish (2) from contact with the convertible top (3). Due to assembly variations, the clearance between the seat back bar garnish and the convertible top is too small on some vehicles. |
| 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. |
| 15-004-17 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LDWS AND HBC WARNING LIGHTS ON AND DTC C1001:92 |
| 09-018-17 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Display shows inaccurate ambient temperature. Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature display is not accurate, or it takes too long for the display to show actual temperature. |
| MT-001-17 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Windshield washer fluid change - Factory filled windshield washer fluid has been changed to an ethanol type (yellow color) instead of athe conventional methanol type (blue color). This change is for European compliance Mazda has decided to make the change for all markets. |
| 09-006-17 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Rattle noise from header panel of convertible top. |
| 09-005-17 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Convertible top inner cloth falling down causing poor appearance and obstructing view of back window. |
| SA266 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. MAZDA Mobile start (MMS) cannot communicate with vehicle |
| MTI_1115 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS; LANE DEPARTURE. Multi-Model - Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Change (update) |
| 09-054-16 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Convertible top tension band(S) detached from header panel and hanging down . Some vehicles may exhibit the driver andf/or passenger side tension band(S) (A) hanging down from the convertible top. Upon inspection, the plastic plate. To correct this issue, the configuration of the tension band will be changed to increase the strength |
| 05-007-16 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. Grinding or unusual noise from manual transmission when driving in 2nd and or 3rd gear |
| MTI_1032 | 2021-01-29. 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. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.