2018 MAZDA CX-3
1 recalls, 15 complaints - 641 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
23V487000 Jul 14, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner let... Read more
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
3 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
First and foremost, I am not arguing against, as I hold myself accountable for my choices. I understand the purpose of ignition interlock devices and support preventing impaired driving. However, the reality of rolling retests during heavy traffic, lane changes, merging, and freeway driving can crea... Read more
ENGINE
May 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
While driving on the freeway, the truck suddenly displayed a flashing check engine light along with multiple warning/error messages. I was able to limp the vehicle to the nearest mechanic, where they inspected it and confirmed catastrophic internal engine failure. Upon removing the oil pan, they fou... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2024
Incident date: Dec 10, 2024
The vehicle will not shut off and vehicle information screen states Shift to park. When this happens we have 2 options. 1st to sit and wait for the vehicle to turn off(takes over an hour on average), 2nd Disconnect the negative battery connection. The vehicle shuts down nearly instantly. Then reconn... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2024
Incident date: Mar 16, 2024
Myself and all Grand Highlander owners of the new version that just came out in 2024, we have the same fuel issue. The car is only registering half a tank of gas. If you go to the grand Highlander forum every driver is reporting the exact same issue over the last three months that the car has been o... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 26, 2023
Incident date: Jul 26, 2023
On three separate occasions, after stopping at a traffic light or in a parking lot, I was unable to move my car. The first time, the transmission dropped into neutral and I was unable to get it to any other gear . I had to turn off and restart the car multiple times to get it into gear. I was o... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 31, 2023
Incident date: Dec 23, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Mazda CX-3. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was moving from left to right. The contact stated that the brakes were making an abnormal scraping sound. There was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The local dealer was not contacted. There were no warni... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 31, 2023
Incident date: Dec 23, 2022
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SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 31, 2023
Incident date: Dec 23, 2022
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Crash
2 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Dec 16, 2021
Incident date: Dec 12, 2021
Was driving my grandchildren home when an alarm that I had never heard before started sounding and BRAKE! showed up on the heads up display. The car came to a stop out in the middle of the street even though there was nothing in front of or around the vehicle. It was a good thing there was not a car... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Sep 7, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MAZDA CX-3. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH, THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION WARNING INDICATOR WAS NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OLYMPIA MAZDA (2201 CARRIAGE SOUTHWEST OLYMPIA, WA 98502) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BLIND SPOT MONI... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Sep 7, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MAZDA CX-3. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH, THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION WARNING INDICATOR WAS NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OLYMPIA MAZDA (2201 CARRIAGE SOUTHWEST OLYMPIA, WA 98502) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BLIND SPOT MONI... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 20, 2019
Incident date: Dec 18, 2019
I WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITH "NEW" TIRES. I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AND FOUND OUT THE TIRES WERE MADE IN 2011 AND STARTING TO DETERIORATE SO I HAD TO BUY ACTUAL NEW TIRES. I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BUT FEEL THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A TIRE BLOWOUT. LUCKILY I HAD RUN OVER A BOLT AND WAS T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 2, 2018
Incident date: Aug 19, 2018
WHILE I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND BRAKING THE THROTTLE OPENED WIDE AND I JUMPED THE CURB. I REAPPLIED THE BRAKES HARD AND THE CAR CAME TO A STOP AFTER SKIDDING 4 FEET. (TIRE MARKS MEASURED). I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM IT APPEARS ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2, 2018
Incident date: Aug 19, 2018
WHILE I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND BRAKING THE THROTTLE OPENED WIDE AND I JUMPED THE CURB. I REAPPLIED THE BRAKES HARD AND THE CAR CAME TO A STOP AFTER SKIDDING 4 FEET. (TIRE MARKS MEASURED). I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM IT APPEARS ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 31, 2018
Incident date: Aug 28, 2018
I WAS IN A PARKING RAMP, I ROUNDED THE CORNER GOING UP AND WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BREAK, AND THE CAR ACCELERATED. I LURCHED FORWARD INTO A WALL OF THE RAMP. IT WASN'T RAINING SO PAVEMENT AND RAMP WERE NOT WET. THE DEALER HAS LOOKED AT THE CAR, SAID THEY SAW BREAK AND GAS... Read more
Crash
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2018 MAZDA CX-3
2018 Mazda CX-3 SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 13.6% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 MAZDA CX-3
641 manufacturer communications from 382 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 114 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 106 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 46 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 39 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 30 |
| 010000 STEERING | 19 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 17 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 16 |
SA-027-24
Apr 26, 2024
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display. Peeling, spider cracks and white dots.
SA-027-24
Apr 26, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display. Peeling, spider cracks and white dots.
07-003-24
Apr 22, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10 A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by in
07-003-24
Apr 22, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10 A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by in
SA-022-24
Apr 10, 2024
200000 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
SA-016-24
Mar 8, 2024
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur,
PF-24-03
Mar 6, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Due to limitations, certain vehicles from 2016 to current models might display an inaccurate transmission part number in the Global Electronic Parts Catalog (GEPC). To provide support in such cases, a temporary lookup guide has been develop
SA-011-24
Feb 12, 2024
200000 WHEELS
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 manu
SA-011-24
Feb 12, 2024
190000 TIRES
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 manu
SA-011-24
Feb 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 manu
SA-011-24
Feb 12, 2024
060000 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 manu
SA-011-24
Feb 12, 2024
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 manu
SA-011-24
Feb 12, 2024
010000 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 manu
SA-008-24
Feb 6, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
SA-008-24
Feb 6, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
SA-081-23
Dec 5, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
There is a concern that some water pumps are being replaced that are not faulty, due to signs of a very small coolant leak from the bleed hole. This Service Alert is to inform you about the water pump sealing mechanism and the criteria if r
09-003-23b
Dec 1, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). The film of the center display may be peeled off. White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The occurren
01-007-23a
Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
01-007-23a
Nov 7, 2023
110000 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
SA-032-23a
Oct 11, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
SA-032-23a
Oct 11, 2023
110000 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 MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
SA-032-23a
Oct 11, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
09-032-23
Sep 22, 2023
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
SERVICE BULLETIN 09-031/20 ISSUED ON 09/21/20 IS NO LONGER VALID. IT IS SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 6023G (??A?A?2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2021 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY??A?A?).
09-032-23
Sep 22, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SERVICE BULLETIN 09-031/20 ISSUED ON 09/21/20 IS NO LONGER VALID. IT IS SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 6023G (??A?A?2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2021 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY??A?A?).
SA-003-23a
Sep 15, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur
SA-039-23a
Sep 13, 2023
160000 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-039-23a
Sep 13, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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-050-23
Aug 28, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Some customers may complain about scratches on the instrument cluster lens.
09-031-20b
Jul 27, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some vehicles may exhibit a distorted image or no image from the rear mount camera when shifted into reverse. Due to friction, the coating of camera socket terminals may wear out, creating high electrical resistance. NOTE: The icons and the
09-031-20b
Jul 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Some vehicles may exhibit a distorted image or no image from the rear mount camera when shifted into reverse. Due to friction, the coating of camera socket terminals may wear out, creating high electrical resistance. NOTE: The icons and the
00-001-23
Jul 19, 2023
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on an ??A?A?as-needed??A?A? basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system. The BSM radar aiming is p
00-001-23
Jul 19, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on an ??A?A?as-needed??A?A? basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system. The BSM radar aiming is p
00-001-23
Jul 19, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on an ??A?A?as-needed??A?A? basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot monitoring (BSM) system. The BSM radar aiming is p
09-031/20a
Jul 19, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Be advised that TSB "09-031/20 - REAR MOUNT CAMERA IMAGE NOT CLEAR/NO IMAGE ON SCREEN" is no longer valid and has been superseded by "RECALL 6023G - 2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2019 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY". Use the lin
09-031/20a
Jul 19, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Be advised that TSB "09-031/20 - REAR MOUNT CAMERA IMAGE NOT CLEAR/NO IMAGE ON SCREEN" is no longer valid and has been superseded by "RECALL 6023G - 2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND 2016-2019 CX-3 - REARVIEW IMAGE MAY NOT DISPLAY PROPERLY". Use the lin
SA-039-23
Jul 6, 2023
160000 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.
09-025-23
Jun 23, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Some customers may complain that the frequency of replenishing the window washer liquid is higher than expected, or they may complain of leakage at or around the washer motor (1). This is caused by a crack that may occur at the joint sectio
01-008-23
Jun 5, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some vehicles may exhibit oil leakage from the drive belt auto tensioner and rattling noises from the engine compartment. This may be caused by insufficient sealing at the drive belt auto tensioner damper when the auto tensioner fully opera
SA-036-23
Jun 5, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Interior parts made of resin have antistatic coating to prevent dust from sticking on the surfaces, and depending on the conditions of use, the antistatic components may crystallize slightly, giving an appearance of white stains on the surf
SA-036-23
Jun 5, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Interior parts made of resin have antistatic coating to prevent dust from sticking on the surfaces, and depending on the conditions of use, the antistatic components may crystallize slightly, giving an appearance of white stains on the surf
SA-035-23
Jun 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some customers may complain of a lack of power under heavy load without any warning lights or DTCs. This concern may be due to a loose or detached hood weatherstrip, which can cause a blockage or restriction in the air intake system.
SA-033-23
May 24, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
SA-032-23
May 24, 2023
110000 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 MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
SA-032-23
May 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
SA-031-23
May 17, 2023
200000 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
05-002-23
May 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light ON with one or more of these DTCs stored in the TCM memory (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877, P0780, P1738).
05-002-23
May 17, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light ON with one or more of these DTCs stored in the TCM memory (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877, P0780, P1738).
01-007-23
May 9, 2023
110000 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
01-007-23
May 9, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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
06-002-23
May 3, 2023
010000 STEERING
Some vehicles may exhibit a light resistance and/or an unusual noise when turning the steering wheel in either direction. This concern may be caused by insufficient lubrication between the worm wheel gear and worm shaft. To eliminate this
06-001-23a
Apr 3, 2023
010000 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.
SA-007-23b
Mar 27, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The rear differential case could develop a crack in the case, as shown below. NOTE: This could affect new vehicles just delivered to the dealer as well as customer vehicles. This concern is caused when the sliding bearing (1) in the couplin
SA-016-23
Mar 21, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method. B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method
SA-012-23
Mar 1, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
SA-012-23
Mar 1, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
09-016-23
Feb 28, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
09-016-23
Feb 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Speedometer replacement procedure
08-002-23
Feb 28, 2023
143110 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT
Some customers may experience the airbag warning light ON with DTC B00A0:09 stored in the SAS control module memory when the battery voltage is low. DTC B00A0:09 (Occupant classification sensor internal signal output unstable). This concern
08-002-23
Feb 28, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
Some customers may experience the airbag warning light ON with DTC B00A0:09 stored in the SAS control module memory when the battery voltage is low. DTC B00A0:09 (Occupant classification sensor internal signal output unstable). This concern
08-002-23
Feb 28, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Some customers may experience the airbag warning light ON with DTC B00A0:09 stored in the SAS control module memory when the battery voltage is low. DTC B00A0:09 (Occupant classification sensor internal signal output unstable). This concern
06-001-23
Feb 16, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
06-001-23
Feb 16, 2023
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
06-001-23
Feb 16, 2023
010000 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.
SA-010-23
Feb 9, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.
SA-010-23
Feb 9, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.
SA-010-23
Feb 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.
SA-010-23
Feb 9, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.
SA-010-23
Feb 9, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground connection.
SA-007-23
Feb 7, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The rear differential case could develop a crack in the case. NOTE: This could affect new vehicles just delivered to the dealer as well as customer vehicles. This concern is caused when the sliding bearing (1) in the coupling (2) is seized
07-002-23
Feb 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by ina
07-002-23
Feb 1, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by ina
SA-007/23
Jan 27, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The rear differential case could develop a crack in the case NOTE: This could affect new vehicles just delivered to the dealer as well as customer vehicles. This concern is caused when the sliding bearing in the coupling is seized and cau
RF-23-01
Jan 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
When servicing SKYACTIV engine vehicles requiring to replace the Oil Galley Plug and Crush Washer, order the required part numbers below. These parts are not listed in GEPC and were previously listed as "non-serviceable" in the cylinder blo
09-006-23
Jan 23, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
RF-22-01R3
Jan 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Parts Flash replaces RF-22-01R2 released January 04, 2022. It includes new display repair kit part numbers for the 2018-2019 Mazda2, 2018-2020 CX-3 and 2018-2020 MX-5. Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no
SA-001-23a
Jan 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may be stored - Spider Cracks - White dots IMPORTANT NOTE: D
SA-001-23a
Jan 12, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may be stored - Spider Cracks - White dots IMPORTANT NOTE: D
09-003-23a
Jan 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). - The film of the center display may be peeled off. - White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The oc
09-003-23a
Jan 12, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). - The film of the center display may be peeled off. - White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The oc
SA-003/23
Jan 11, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur,
SA-001-23
Jan 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may be stored - Spider Cracks - White dots IMPORTANT NOTE: D
SA-001-23
Jan 3, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may be stored - Spider Cracks - White dots IMPORTANT NOTE: D
SA-078-22
Dec 20, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur,
SA-016-22a
Dec 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method
MT-004-22
Dec 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some vehicles may experience the Check Engine Light ON with DTC P0171 (Fuel Trim too Lean) and possibly DTCs P030X (Misfire). Vehicles having this concern should use the following Inspection/Repair procedure.
SA-041-22c
Nov 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: * Ghost Touch * DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) * Surface Peeling * DTC B108E:04 may be stored * Spider Cracks * White dots
SA-041-22c
Nov 22, 2022
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: * Ghost Touch * DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) * Surface Peeling * DTC B108E:04 may be stored * Spider Cracks * White dots
09-018-22b
Nov 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 74.00.324 or later). The system performance has been improved as follows: Ver. 74.00.324 fixes these software errors (b
22-01R
Nov 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainment display unit as the supply chain has been heavily impacted due to the global shortage of semiconductors. Please use the table below w
22-01R
Nov 21, 2022
353620 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainment display unit as the supply chain has been heavily impacted due to the global shortage of semiconductors. Please use the table below w
02-004-22a
Nov 18, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
SA-075-22
Nov 14, 2022
110000 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 MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke
SA-074-22
Nov 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may complain the HVAC system not maintaining the correct temperature or the ambient (outside) temperature reading incorrectly. This is caused by a failure in the ambient temperature sensor. To correct this issue, the ambient
SA-074-22
Nov 14, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Some customers may complain the HVAC system not maintaining the correct temperature or the ambient (outside) temperature reading incorrectly. This is caused by a failure in the ambient temperature sensor. To correct this issue, the ambient
SA-068-22
Oct 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
The new SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT uses "Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type: FZ". Only use "ATF-FZ" to fill or top off the fluid level. ATF-FZ is specially designed for use in the SKYACTIV-DRIVE series AT. It is a low viscosity formula
SA-008-22a
Oct 17, 2022
160000 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-066-22
Oct 12, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory along with a system status notice on the Multi-information display OR display a system status notice with no DTC: * C1001:92 - Forward sensing camera (FSC) poor field of vie
09-041-22
Oct 11, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If the right-side Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) control module is replaced for any reason, it is also necessary to replace the left-side BSM control module in order to complete the radar aiming procedure. If the right-side BSM control module
SA-065-22
Oct 10, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some vehicles equipped with a coolant control valve may exhibit difficulties when refilling the coolant because the control valve is closed and air in the engine cannot escape during ignition ON. Therefore, turn the ignition OFF when refill
01-012-22
Oct 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some vehicles may exhibit accumulation of dried coolant (1) around the water pipe (2). This is caused by a gap between the housing and pipe due to a press fitting during the manufacturing process. The accumulated coolant is solidified and p
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MAZDA CX-3 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA CX-3 across all model years (2016, 2021).
9
Total Recalls
154
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
18
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths