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Mazda CX-3 2013–2025technical service bulletin

Bulletin SA-081-24 · NHTSA communication 11011141 · issued Nov 8, 2024

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Unknown OR Other
component
2013–2025
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some customers may report concerns with interior upholstery surface stains particularly on high contact areas (e.g.: seats, steering wheel, door panels, shifter...etc.). This may be caused by skin oils or chemicals such as hand lotions.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.