NHTSA Service Bulletin 11033118: 2025, 2026 Mazda Cx-70
Official manufacturer communication context for 2025, 2026 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.
DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience that the BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) warning light remains on while driving, even though no vehicle is present behind. This may be caused by electrical noise in the BSM control module power supply and vibration noise from the rear bumper that falsely detects a vehicle behind. To eliminate this concern, the control software of the BSM has been modified to prevent the influence of noise. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure. REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Verify the customer concern. NOTE: This issue may have two causes: the BSM software not at the latest version and the BSM insufficiently fastened. The issue may occur due to either one or both. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly follow the procedure outlined below. 2. Reprogram ECU with the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS), using Mazda Diagnostic and Repair Software (MDARS). Refer to MDARS ECU Reprogramming Procedure. 3. Remove the rear bumper according to the instructions in MGSS (REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
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 11033118?
DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience that the BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring) warning light remains on while driving, even though no vehicle is present behind. This may be caused by electrical noise in the BSM control module power supply and vibration noise from the rear bumper that falsely detects a vehicle behind. To eliminate this concern, the control software of the BSM has been modified to prevent the.
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.
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