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Warning on hot Mazda is normal

March 11, 2025

This bulletin applies to 2016-2018 Mazda2, 2016-2021 CX-3, 2016-2020 MX-5, 2014-2018 Mazda3, 2016-2020 CX-5, 2014-2021 Mazda6 and 2016-2020 CX-9 vehicles.

Mike Mavrigian

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A too-hot message will appear when the screen temperature increases to a pre-determined level.

This bulletin applies to 2016-2018 Mazda2, 2016-2021 CX-3, 2016-2020 MX-5, 2014-2018 Mazda3, 2016-2020 CX-5, 2014-2021 Mazda6 and 2016-2020 CX-9 vehicles.

A Mazda Connect Temperature Warning message may appear on the display screen: “Display is too hot. Screen performance may be decreased until it cools.” The warning message displays when the Mazda Connect screen temperature is above 176 degrees Fahrenheit.

This is a normal screen protection function. Do not perform repairs for this concern. Normal screen operation will resume when the screen temperature cools.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.