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April 11, 2026 Service bulletin

This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below

Mazda technical service bulletin SA-023-26 for 2017-2018 Mazda MAZDA3, 2013-2025 Mazda CX-5 and 2016-2021 Mazda CX-3.

Bulletin number
SA-023-26
Component
Fuel/propulsion system
Summary
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. MT-003/22 03/02/22 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about a tapping or knocking noise coming from the rear seat after fuel fill. The concern will likely occur if the fuel tank is overfilled (more fuel is added after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically) or filled up normally in high ambient temperatures and the fuel expands. No repair is needed. Explain to the customer not to continue filling after nozzle shut off.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 176 complaints in the fuel system category.

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