Mazda CX-3 2013–2025 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SA-016-25 · NHTSA communication 11016235 · issued Mar 20, 2025
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Unknown OR Other
component
2013–2025
model years
43
vehicle entries
Official summary
The new AWD rear differential DOES NOT come with a breather cap on the rear of the differential, therefore a new one will need to be ordered and installed when replacing the differential. NOTE: The breather threads have a sealant and locking compound that prevents it from being reused. Refer to GEPC for the correct part number of the Differential Breather. The instructions on MGSS will be updated soon to include replacing the breather when replacing the differential with a new unit.
Vehicles covered
- 2016 Mazda CX-3
- 2017 Mazda CX-3
- 2018 Mazda CX-3
- 2019 Mazda CX-3
- 2020 Mazda CX-3
- 2021 Mazda CX-3
- 2020 Mazda CX-30
- 2021 Mazda CX-30
- 2022 Mazda CX-30
- 2023 Mazda CX-30
- 2024 Mazda CX-30
- 2025 Mazda CX-30
- 2013 Mazda CX-5
- 2014 Mazda CX-5
- 2015 Mazda CX-5
- 2016 Mazda CX-5
- 2017 Mazda CX-5
- 2018 Mazda CX-5
- 2019 Mazda CX-5
- 2020 Mazda CX-5
- 2021 Mazda CX-5
- 2022 Mazda CX-5
- 2023 Mazda CX-5
- 2024 Mazda CX-5
- 2025 Mazda CX-5
- 2023 Mazda CX-50
- 2024 Mazda CX-50
- 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
- 2016 Mazda CX-9
- 2017 Mazda CX-9
- 2018 Mazda CX-9
- 2019 Mazda CX-9
- 2020 Mazda CX-9
- 2021 Mazda CX-9
- 2022 Mazda CX-9
- 2023 Mazda CX-9
- 2019 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2020 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2021 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2022 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2023 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2024 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2025 Mazda MAZDA3
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