The manufacturer’s record · Page 3 of 3

2008 Mazda MAZDA3
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–224 of 224, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 7, 2007–Jan 14, 2013.

Back to 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 problems & recalls
Read the applicability before drawing a conclusion.

This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.

Jan 14, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-001-13-2752

NHTSA communication ID: 10097300

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 THE INSPECTION GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE IF THE CONDITION IS A RESULT OF THE NORMAL SWEEPING PROCESS OR A FAILURE OF THE SHAFT SEAL.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10097300 at NHTSA
Dec 21, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-046-12-2744

NHTSA communication ID: 10097941

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF CONDENSATION/FOG INSIDE THE FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS. THE RECENT NEW MODELS HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A CLEAR LENS WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SYMPTOM TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIGHT. THIS CONDENSATION/FOG IS A NATURAL HENOMENON THAT OCCURS WHEN THERE IS A FAIRLY LARGE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE LIGHT HOUSING. IT IS NORMAL FOR VERY SMALL WATER DROPS TO APPEAR IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON THE LIGHT UNITS WHERE THE AIR IS STAGNANT (CONDENSATION), MAKING THE LENS LOOK WHITISH (FOG). THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE CORNERS AND NARROW SPACES, AND WILL TYPICALLY CLEAR DURING WARMER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, OR WHEN THE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON FOR SOME TIME. EXPLAIN TO THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS IS A NATURAL PHENOMENON AND NOT A QUALITY DEFECT. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS AS THIS IS CONSIDERED NORMAL, AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACING THE LIGHT UNIT WILL NOT CORRECT THIS SYMPTOM.

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS.

Source record 10097941 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00-004-12-2741

NHTSA communication ID: 10097942

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097942 at NHTSA
Nov 30, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RF-11-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10060880

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10060880 at NHTSA
Nov 21, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RF-12-17

NHTSA communication ID: 10060884

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10060884 at NHTSA
Nov 16, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-043-12-2676A

NHTSA communication ID: 10097842

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMER’S MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A RATTLE NOISE IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT (A) WHEN STOPPING OR STARTING THE VEHICLE. THIS RATTLE NOISE IS CAUSED BY A GAP BETWEEN THE SEAT FRAME AND THE LINK BRACKET. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, A BRACKET AND SEAT SPRING ARE ATTACHED TO THE INNER AND OUTER SEAT FRAMES.

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 10097842 at NHTSA
Nov 16, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-043-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10060862

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 10060862 at NHTSA
Oct 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-028-12-2701B

NHTSA communication ID: 10097754

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10097754 at NHTSA
Jan 11, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-02-001-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10043662

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: TPMS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINDATED. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY DAMAGE TO THE VALVE NUT AND/OR VALVE STEM OF THE WHEEL. *KB

Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.

Source record 10043662 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SSP-87

NHTSA communication ID: 10043875

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO WEAR ON LOCK PIN HOLE IN VVT ROTOR OR BREAKAGE OF VVT CASE, LOUD TICKING NOISE (KNOCKING/RATTLE) IS HEARD, FROM TIMING COVER AND/OR VALVE (CYLINDER HEAD) COVER, WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED AFTER COLD CONDITION. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10043875 at NHTSA
Feb 23, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-01-028-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10034634

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) NOISE WHEN STARTING ENGINE. WHEN ENGINE IS FIRST STARTED, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD TICKING NOISE FROM THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) (A). THIS IS CAUSED BY THE LOCK PIN OF THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR NOT FULLY ENGAGING OR FROM A WORN LOCK PIN HOLE. *PE UPDATED ON 06/08/2011. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10034634 at NHTSA
Feb 9, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-006-11

NHTSA communication ID: 10037951

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: A MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10037951 at NHTSA
Feb 7, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-005-11

NHTSA communication ID: 10037949

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: THERE IS POSSIBLE EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION OR WATER INSIDE THE HEADLAMP UNIT ON MANY MAZDA MODELS. *RM

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10037949 at NHTSA
Dec 23, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-09-057-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10037655

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: THERE IS CONDENSATION AND FOG IN THE FRONT AND REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS. *RM

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES.

Source record 10037655 at NHTSA
Nov 12, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-06-003-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10034527

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: STEERING COLUMN SLIGHTLY MOVES IN OR OUT TELESCOPICALLY. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT IN OR OUT MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT IS PUSHED OR PULLED, EVEN WITH THE STEERING WHEEL RELEASE LEVER PROPERLY LOCKED. *PE

Source components: STEERING:COLUMN.

Source record 10034527 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-01-023-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10034005

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: DETERMINING EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK LOCATION FOR DTCS P0441, P0442, P0455, P0455. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTCS STORED IN MEMORY. *PE UPDATED 4/18/11. *PE

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.

Source record 10034005 at NHTSA
Apr 9, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-06-001-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10033727

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: HEAVY STEERING EFFORT WITH POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DTC C1099. PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION OF THE SYSTEM FROM SUCH THINGS AS CORROSION GETTING INSIDE THE POWER STEERING LINE, STICKING IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP, AND LOWERING THE REVOLUTION SPEED. *PE

Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Source record 10033727 at NHTSA
Apr 9, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-01-012-09

NHTSA communication ID: 10030349

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: MIL COMES ON WITH P2004/CHECK VALVE STUCK OPEN. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN MIL THAT COMES ON WITH DTC P2004 (VARIABLE TUMBLE SHUTTER VALVE STUCK OPEN). THE CAUSE MAY BE THE CHECK VALVE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM CHAMBER BEING STUCK OPEN. CHECK VALVE HAS NOW BEEN UPDATED. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.

Source record 10030349 at NHTSA
Feb 11, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-01-007-09

NHTSA communication ID: 10028524

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF UNSTABLE IDLING OR, IN SOME RARE CASES, STALLING, JUST AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPS WITH NO DTCS DETECTED. PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE ACCUMULATION OF CARBON DEPOSITS INSIDE THE THROTTLE BODY CAUSING AIR FLOW TO DECREASE. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10028524 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ONP-03

NHTSA communication ID: 10028164

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SIRIUS SATELLITE WILL PERFORM OVER THE AIR FIRMWARE UPGRADE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH SANYO AUDIO & SIRIUS SATELLITE RECEIVER. THE SATELLITE PRESET MEMORIES MAY BE ERASED AFTER THE SIRIUS RECEIVER HAS COMPLETED RECEIVING THE NEW FIRMWARE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10028164 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ONP-03

NHTSA communication ID: 10028084

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MAZDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AUDIO PRESET RESET METHOD. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SATELLITE PRESET MEMORIES MAY BE ERASED AFTER THE SIRIUS RECEIVER HAS COMPLETED RECEIVING THE NEW FIRMWAVE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10028084 at NHTSA
Apr 11, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01-024/08

NHTSA communication ID: 10024863

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P2006 / VARIABLE TUMBLE SHUTTER VALVE CAN NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. *NJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10024863 at NHTSA
Mar 19, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-002/08

NHTSA communication ID: 10024602

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SQUEAK AND RATTLE FROM SEAT BELT BUCKLE. VEHICLES WITH VIN'S LOWER THAN JM1 BK**** **823850 (PRODUCED BEFORE SEPT. 11, 2007). *NJ

Source components: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10024602 at NHTSA
Sep 7, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0102206

NHTSA communication ID: 10023313

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT CRANKSHAFT BOLT SERVICE WARNING. *NJ

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.

Source record 10023313 at NHTSA