This service alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below
Mazda technical service bulletin SA-034-26 for 2019-2026 Mazda MAZDA3, 2021-2025 Mazda CX-5 and 2021-2023 Mazda CX-9 and others.
- Bulletin number
- SA-034-26
- Component
- Electrical system
- Summary
- This service alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-047/25 10/07/25 DESCRIPTION When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a failure, use MDARS to activate the new TCU after replacement. Use the information in this service alert to initialize the new TCU until the procedure on MGSS is updated. CAUTION: DO NOT swap TCU with another vehicle as the TCU is VIN locked after activation. A TCU swap with another vehicle will disable Connected Services on both vehicles. • If TCU activation is not performed, connected vehicle functions will not operate. This will have a negative impact on the customer because they will need to return to the dealer for repairs. • If the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary, check "Vehicle Communication Line Status Reference" status detail first. The TCU can only be replaced under the following "Status Detail" conditions: Open Completed (OK) ○ Closed Completed (OK) ○ ○ If the TCU is replaced under the following "Status Detail" conditions, the customer may not be able to enroll into the replacement TCU. Processing (NG) ○ Request Failed (NG) ○ Open Failed (NG) ○ Flag Setting Failed TCU Activation 1. Install the new TCU.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 248 complaints in the electrical category.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda MAZDA3 2019-2026 20192020202120222023202420252026
- Mazda CX-5 2021-2025 20212022202320242025
- Mazda CX-9 2021-2023 202120222023
- Mazda CX-90 2024-2026 202420252026
- Mazda CX-30 2020-2026 2020202120222023202420252026
- Mazda MX-5 2024-2026 202420252026
- Mazda CX-50 2023-2026 2023202420252026
- Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid 2024-2026 202420252026
- Mazda CX-70 2025-2026 20252026
- Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 2025 2025
- Mazda MX-30 2022-2023 20222023
- Mazda CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid 2025-2026 20252026
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