Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 MAZDASPEED3 are official communications between Mazda & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #00-001-21-3768

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186693

      Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • TSB #04-002-14-2879

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098003

      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. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #01-015-14

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10061507

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #01-015-14-2929

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098244

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DTC P0300:00 (RANDOM MISFIRE DETECTED) STORED IN MEMORY. THE VEHICLE CAN RUN NORMAL WITHOUT ANY DRIVEABILTY OR NVH CONCERN.THIS IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER PROGRAMMING OF THE PCM. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #00-001-21-3768

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186693

      Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Read More »

    • TSB #00-003-19-3583

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154879

      In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually. Read More »

    • TSB #0100216

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10213330

      PreMixed long life "FL22" Engine Coolant Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #00-003-19-3583

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154879

      In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #00-003-19-3583

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154879

      In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #00-001-21-3768

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186693

      Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #09-016-23

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232299

      Speedometer replacement procedure Read More »

    • TSB #01-005-21-3778

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10188015

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #01-006-21-3779

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10188016

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #09-002-21-3770

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186703

      In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer Read More »

    • TSB #09-003-20-3671

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170661

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #0900916

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10213427

      HandsFree bluetooth module and/or text messaging troubleshooting procedure Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #SA-061-17

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111036

      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. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP

    • TSB #0901316

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10213430

      Excessive condensation or water within the headlamp assembly caustion Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    • TSB #SA-050-17

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111023

      CAUTION: At no point during the repair for Recall 9916H (LIFTGATE STAY DAMPER SAFETY RECALL) should "Vise-Grips" or other similar tools be used to hold the lift gate stay dampers. Use only the tools specified in the recall. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    • TSB #SA-050-17

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111023

      CAUTION: At no point during the repair for Recall 9916H (LIFTGATE STAY DAMPER SAFETY RECALL) should "Vise-Grips" or other similar tools be used to hold the lift gate stay dampers. Use only the tools specified in the recall. Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #09-002-21-3770

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186703

      In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #MT-002-20

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179228

      New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda dealerships) in California effective September 1, 2010. Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #00-001-21-3768

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186693

      Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Read More »

    • TSB #MT-002-20

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179228

      New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda dealerships) in California effective September 1, 2010. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #09-025-21-3824

      Date Announced:
      AUG 17, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200527

      This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver??A?A?s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. Read More »

    • TSB #07-001-21-3775

      Date Announced:
      JAN 26, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186701

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #09-002-21-3770

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186703

      In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer Read More »

    • TSB #09-006-20-3673a

      Date Announced:
      JUL 20, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177847

      When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Read More »

    • TSB #09-003-20-3671

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170661

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #00-003-19-3583

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154879

      In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually. Read More »

    • TSB #0100216

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10213330

      PreMixed long life "FL22" Engine Coolant Read More »

    • TSB #09-025-14-2925A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098547

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKING NOISE ORIGINATED AT THE POSITIONING PINS NEAR THE TOP CORNERS OF THE WIND-SHIELD AND/OR REAR WINDOW WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. Read More »

    • TSB #09-025-14-2925

      Date Announced:
      MAY 29, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098101

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKING NOISE ORIGINATED AT THE POSITIONING PINS NEAR THE TOP CORNERS OF THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR REAR WINDOW WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. Read More »

    • TSB #02-008-13-2811

      Date Announced:
      SEP 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097750

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING OR KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN PASSING OVER A BUMP. THIS IS CAUSED BY DUST ENTERING BETWEEN THE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING AND STABILIZER BAR, WHICH WEARS DOWN THE BUSHING. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #01-015-14-2929

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098244

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DTC P0300:00 (RANDOM MISFIRE DETECTED) STORED IN MEMORY. THE VEHICLE CAN RUN NORMAL WITHOUT ANY DRIVEABILTY OR NVH CONCERN.THIS IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER PROGRAMMING OF THE PCM. Read More »

    • TSB #09-028-12-2701B

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097754

      THE MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID) AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR DIAGNOSTICS, PARTS AUTHORIZATION, AND PARTS EXCHANGE REQUIRE CONTACTING THE PROPER SOURCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE SOURCE BY REFERRING TO THE FOLLOWING TABLES. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #09-034-14-2956

      Date Announced:
      AUG 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098367

      IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS. Read More »