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2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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05/14/18 NHTSA ID: 10136775
TSB ID: 04-003-18-3455

Some customers may report a slight clunk/bang/buzz noise or jolt from the front of the vehicle. this concern will most likely occur during the vehicles first forward movement after starting the engine. this is a normal operating noise of th
05/14/18 NHTSA ID: 10136776
TSB ID: 04-004-18-3468

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,
04/23/18 NHTSA ID: 10134930
TSB ID: 02-006-18-3449

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
06/09/17 NHTSA ID: 10105891
TSB ID: 04-004-16-3160

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,
05/30/17 NHTSA ID: 10101062
TSB ID: 02-009-16-3155

Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3? even when driving straight on a flat road.
05/11/17 NHTSA ID: 10098895
TSB ID: 02-004-14-2976

Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3? even when driving straight on a flat road. follow steering wheel alignment procedure.
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05/03/17 NHTSA ID: 10098103
TSB ID: 04-004-14-2926

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,
02/23/17 NHTSA ID: 10092724
TSB ID: 1080M

If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. if the intake manifold is not cleaned properly, the replacement engine
02/22/17 NHTSA ID: 10092584
TSB ID: 01-016-16-3220

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 bulletin is to inform you about the water pump sealing mecha-nism and the criteria
02/07/17 NHTSA ID: 10090812
TSB ID: 02-009-16-3155

Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3? even when driving straight on a flat road.
11/30/16 NHTSA ID: 10085289
TSB ID: 1080M

If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. if the intake manifold is not cleaned properly, the replacement engine
03/16/16 NHTSA ID: 10059471
TSB ID: 02-004-14

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/14/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136784
TSB ID: 08-001-18-3457

This information is provided to help address passenger airbag deactivation (pad) indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
05/14/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136782
TSB ID: 07-002-18-3432

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/cevaporator/cooling unit which is c
05/14/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136787
TSB ID: 09-020-18-3458

Some vehicles may exhibit bluetooth? hands-free and/or text messaging related concerns. to improve the handling of bluetooth? hands-free and/or text messaging customer concerns, mazda created a special service and parts exchange program as
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134701
TSB ID: 09-011-18-3448

Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front (headlamp/headlight) or rear (taillamp/taillight) combination lights. the recent new models have been fitted with a clear lens which can cause the symptom to be more noticeabl
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134928
TSB ID: 01-008-18-3451

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 sto
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134929
TSB ID: 01-009-18-3452

The mazda gr8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. if the mazda gr8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to test
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03/05/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129576
TSB ID: 01-002-18-3417

Some vehicles may have a mil illumination with dtc's p0441, p0442, p0455, or p0456 stored in memory. to determine the location of the evaporative system leak, follow the repair procedure below. p0441 - evaporative emission control system in
10/04/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118467
TSB ID: 09-035-17-3080

In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer?s responsibility to co
09/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118129
TSB ID: 09018173351

Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature display is not accurate, or it takes too long for the display to show actual temperature. when you encounter a customer with this concern, first verify the condition when the customer
08/10/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111036
TSB ID: SA-061-17

In an effort to achieve a higher level of customer experience and retain the value of mazda's vehicles, mnao warranty operations is? 2017 mazda north american operations, u.s.a. allowing all mazda dealers to utilize a third party, specmo en
08/10/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111011
TSB ID: 09-008-17-3324

Take caution when cleaning plastic headlight lenses. damage can occur when using some cleaners that contain strong acid, alkaline cleanser or organic solvent. damage caused by using these cleaners is not covered by mazda's new vehicle limit
08/10/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111042
TSB ID: MT-014-17

Whenever you are reprogramming a pcm or any other module, always use the gr8 battery charger in the power supply mode to prevent the battery from discharging.
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05/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10100888
TSB ID: 09-003-16-3130

Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front (headlamp/headlight) or rear (taillamp/tail-light) combination lights. the recent new models have been fitted with a clear lens which can cause the symp-tom to be more noticea
05/11/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10098885
TSB ID: 09-049-14-2980

When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets are present and correctly installed. in most cases you will find that the bulb seal no. 1 (a) or
02/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092421
TSB ID: 1099M

When reprogramming a control module, always use the gr-8 battery management system power supply mode. if not used, the control module reprogramming may fail due to a weak vehicle battery.the gr-8 battery management system power supply mode
02/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092413
TSB ID: 1066M

Some customers may complain about improper operation of the auto-dimming mirror. this may be caused by an obstruction of the front and/or rear light sensor(s) (e.g. hanging a parking permit from the mirror). use a soft cloth with mild deter
02/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10091393
TSB ID: MTI_1034

This article provides hvac heater/defroster operating tips using mode selector dial. this includes the use of intermediate positions.
02/10/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10091263
TSB ID: MTI_1034

This article provides hvac heater/defroster operating tips using mode selector dial. this includes the use of intermediate positions.
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12/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10086463
TSB ID: SA285

Over the past two weeks, an increasing number of iphone se early adopters have reported audio issues with bluetooth phone calls when the smartphone is paired with a vehicle or wireless headset. the issue extends to gps voice navigation for
12/02/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10085383
TSB ID: SA234

Ids update 101.00 and 101.02 is now available on ms3 under the "ids/infotainment" tab.
07/14/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10076677
TSB ID: 09-009/16

Hands-free bluetooth module and/or text messaging troubleshooting procedure. some vehicles may exhibit bluetooth hands-free and/or text messaging related concerns. to improve thehandling of bluetooth hands-free and/or text messaging cu
07/14/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10076667
TSB ID: 07-004/15

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/14/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10136774
TSB ID: 02-008-18-3467

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
05/14/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10136777
TSB ID: 05-001-18-3453

Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission. note: atf m-v (type m5) is not the same fluid as mercon?v or merc
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04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134933
TSB ID: MT-004-18

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 aft
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134699
TSB ID: 00-001-18-3446

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
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134698
TSB ID: 09-015-18-3445

At pdi or when new vehicle is delivered, some customers may complain about wrinkles on the leather seat cushion and/or seat back surface.
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134702
TSB ID: 09-014-18-3443

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "mazda pocket paint guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134703
TSB ID: 09-019-18-3450

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. the following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with p
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134925
TSB ID: MT-003-18

The workshop manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for standard deployment and one for two-step deployment. standard deployment is for mexico spec vehicles and two-step deployment is for us and canadian spec vehicles.
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10/04/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10118468
TSB ID: 09-001-17-3296b

When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets (including o-ring), seals and covers are present and correctly installed. in most cases you will
09/13/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10117768
TSB ID: SSP97

Mazda motor corporation has decided to conduct a special service program (ssp) on certain 2014 cx-9 and 2015 mx-5 vehicles. on the affected vehicles, the strength of an internal part of the liftgate latch actuator or trunk lid latch actuato
06/09/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10105855
TSB ID: 02-002-16-3124

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
06/09/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10105886
TSB ID: 09-013-16-3161

When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets are resent and correctly installed. in most cases you will find that the bulb seal no. 1 (a) or
06/07/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10105481
TSB ID: 09-030-15-3073

Mazda infotainment systems require contacting the proper source for diagnostic support, parts authorization, and parts exchange. some components require prior authorization before ordering as exchange. refer to dag exchange central (mxconn
05/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10100890
TSB ID: 05-001-16-3128

Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission.note:? atf m-v (type m5) is not the same fluid as mercon?v or merc
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05/25/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10100706
TSB ID: 09-009-15-3015

Some vehicles may experience stains appearing on the hood, roof and/or trunk of the vehicle. this concern is most likely to be found in a cold weather areas just after the rapgard is removed at pdi. this may be caused by moisture which has
05/25/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10100708
TSB ID: 01-003-15-3014

Use the following repair procedure to minimize the need to replace the catalyst converter/exhaust pipe when removing oxygen sensors and/or air fuel ratio sensors.
05/08/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10098545
TSB ID: 09-039-14-2923

Some vehicles may exhibit bluetooth? hands-free and/or text messaging related concerns. to improve the handling of bluetooth? hands-free and/or text messaging customer concerns, mazda cre-ated a special service and parts exchange program as
05/04/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10098367
TSB ID: 09-034-14-2956

In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:?mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.?when a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero
05/04/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10098282
TSB ID: 09-027-14-2935

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver?s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. the following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with p
05/04/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10098245
TSB ID: 00-002-14-2936

Mazda north american operations received many requests from our dealers asking us to approve additional on-car brake lathes as an option for mnao authorized equipment. due to your feedback and after evaluating a few on-car brake lathes, we
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05/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10098121
TSB ID: 09-023-14-2924

Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature display is not accurate, or it takes too long for the display to show actual temperature.when you encounter a customer with this concern, first verify the condition when the customer
02/28/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093288
TSB ID: 09-009-16-3150A

Some vehicles may exhibit bluetooth? hands-free and/or text messaging related concerns. to improve the handling of bluetooth? hands-free and/or text messaging customer concerns, mazda cre-ated a special service and parts exchange program as
02/24/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10092921
TSB ID: 09-016-16-3158A

At pdi or when new vehicle is delivered, some customers may complain about wrinkles on the leather seat cushion and/or seat back surface.customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired by a qualified upholstery repair speci
02/16/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10092065
TSB ID: 09-016-16-3158A

At pdi or when new vehicle is delivered, some customers may complain about wrinkles on the leather seat cushion and/or seat back surface.customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired by a qualified upholstery repair speci
02/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091610
TSB ID: 1098M

When removing parts from a vehicle, take caution of this symbol "r". failing to replace the non-reusable part may cause a system failure.
02/13/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091433
TSB ID: MTI_1031

Some customers may complain about a blurry rear view monitor display. this may be caused by an aftermarket accessory device
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02/13/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091406
TSB ID: MTI_1111

When installing a navigation sd card, confirm that the card is unlocked. also, mazda does not recommend swapping navigation system sd cards from one vehicle to another for testing. if swapped, the sd card that is installed into the other ve
02/13/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091361
TSB ID: MTI_1032

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.
02/10/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091265
TSB ID: MTI_1111

When installing a navigation sd card, confirm that the card is unlocked. also, mazda does not recommend swapping navigation system sd cards from one vehicle to another for testing. if swapped, the sd card that is installed into the other ve
02/10/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091266
TSB ID: MTI_1031

Some customers may complain about a blurry rear view monitor display. this may be caused by an aftermarket accessory device.
02/07/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10090763
TSB ID: 1098M

When removing parts from a vehicle, take caution of this symbol "r". failing to replace the non-reusable part may cause a system failure.
02/07/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10090816
TSB ID: 09-016-16-3158

At pdi or when new vehicle is delivered, some customers may complain about wrinkles on the leather seat cushion and/or seat back surface.customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired by a qualified upholstery repair speci
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07/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10076678
TSB ID: 09-010/16

Stains found on paint during pdi some vehicles may experience stains appearing on the hood, roof and/or trunk of vehicle. this concern is most likely to be found in cold weather areas just after the rapgard is removed at pdi. this may
07/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10076695
TSB ID: RF-16-01

2013-16 mx-5/miata club and launch edition - service parts information. certain parts used on 2013-2016 mx-5/miata club and launch editions were added by mnao's port facilities or dealers and are not shown in the bepc. refer to the illu
03/31/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10060881
TSB ID: RF-12-07R

Summary to be provided on a future date.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.