Stains Appear on Wheels – 2004-2016 Mazda

MULTI-MODEL – STAINS APPEAR ON WHEELS APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2004-2016 Miata/MX-5 2004-2011 RX-8 2007-2016 CX-9 2016 CX-3 2004-2016 Mazda3 2006-2016 Mazda5 2011-2016 Mazda2 2004-2016 Mazda6 2007-2012 CX-7 2013-2016 CX-5   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 … Read more

Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator Illumination – 2004-2016 Mazda

MULTI-MODEL – PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2016 CX-3 2011-2016 Mazda2 2004-2016 Mazda6 2004-2006 MPV 2013-2016 CX-5 2004-2016 Mazda3 2004-2005 Miata 2007-2012 CX-7 2006-2010 Mazda5 2006-2016 MX-5 2007-2016 CX-9 2012-2016 Mazda5 2006-2011 RX-8   This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service. … Read more

Ignition Key Binding – 2008-2010 Mazda Tribute

2008-2010 TRIBUTE – IGNITION KEY BINDING IN IGNITION CYLINDER WHEN TURNING TO START POSITION ONLY APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2008-2010 Tribute built on or before 08/03/2009   Ignition key that is binding in the ignition cylinder when attempting to turn to the Start position only.   This may be due to a damaged steering column lock module. … Read more

Vibration During Acceleration and/or Noise Coming from Rear of Vehicle – 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9

2007-2015 CX-9 AWD – NOISE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT(S) APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2007-2015 CX-9 AWD with VINs lower than JM3TB****** 468329 (produced before Aug. 1, 2015)   Vibration during acceleration and/or noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.   Due to environmental heat and heat from the exhaust system, the rear differential mounting rubber may … Read more

Engine Coolant Leak Behind Alternator – 2007-2015 Mazda 3.7L

2007-2015 CX-9, 2009-2013 MAZDA6 3.7L – ENGINE COOLANT LEAK BEHIND ALTERNATOR Engine Coolant Leak Behind Alternator Coolant leak from the left side of the engine.   This may be caused by a water pump failure. The water pump is located under the engine front cover and mounted to the block. The water pump weep hole … Read more