NHTSA Service Bulletin 11016241: 2024, 2025 Mazda Cx-70
Official manufacturer communication context for 2024, 2025 Mazda Cx-70, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Important Note: This Service alert is intended as an early notification for upcoming software releases. Please refer to the latest dealer communications and MGSS for updated information. CX-90 MHEV Battery: Mazda is currently experiencing many backorders on MHEV Batteries (K6Y8-67-ZBXD). The issue causing most of the concerns is a cell imbalance inside the MHEV battery, which sets DTC P0DAB. The repair solution for this concern is to perform the software reflash and replace the battery as required. The cell balancing issue is resolved with a software reflash starting in November of 2023 production and this software update is part of recall 7024J - SAFETY RECALL - MULTIPLE ECU'S REPROGRAMMING. Ensure this recall is completed on every CX-90 that comes into your dealer to prevent possible MHEV cell imbalance. As a reminder, the MHEV battery is warrantied 8 years/80,000 miles to support our customers through the life of their vehicle. In terms of the MHEV Battery back-order status, as a result of significant efforts, including air-shipping hundreds of replacement batteries, we are projecting all current backorders will be filled by the last week of March 2025. CX-90 and CX-70 PHEV Electrical Leakage: Some customers have experienced an electrical leakage fault with DTC P0AA6 resulting in a no start condition after one key-cycle. Mazda has identified a PCM software programming issue that causes this DTC occurrence. Under current PCM logic, when P0AA6 detection occurs, the vehicle is prevented from restarting. The new software will be available in late March to reflash vehicles. This allows vehicles to be restarted if the fault is detected. Should the DTC persist, perform normal MGSS service procedures for electrical leakage diagnosis.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 11016241?
Important Note: This Service alert is intended as an early notification for upcoming software releases. Please refer to the latest dealer communications and MGSS for updated information. CX-90 MHEV Battery: Mazda is currently experiencing many backorders on MHEV Batteries (K6Y8-67-ZBXD). The issue causing most of the concerns is a cell imbalance inside the MHEV battery, which sets DTC P0DAB. The repair solution for.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
Get Full Report