Model year record

2021 Mazda CX-30

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 165 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V101000

Tires: valve

Component
Tires: valve
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
599
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-22
Owners notified
2021-04-06

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.

Safety risk

A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V086000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
13,857
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-18
Owners notified
2021-04-08

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-30 vehicles. When fully opened, the power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope.

Safety risk

If the power liftgate unexpectedly lowers while a person is accessing the rear storage area of the vehicle, it can increase their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power liftgate control module software and inspect the serial number of the power liftgate drive unit, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4621B.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine523,100 mi
Electrical system153,500 mi
Unknown or other12
Power train10
Visibility/wiper10
Vehicle speed control931,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking75,078 mi
Service brakes7
Forward collision avoidance: warnings6
Air bags413,450 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic422,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control31,400 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3
Seats3
Lane departure: assist2
Lane departure: warning2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: air handler/chamber, ducts, and valves2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: compressor2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior222,000 mi
Wheels2
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance: dynamic brake support/brake assist13,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Seat belts1
Steering1
Structure: body1
Suspension1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal11,000 mi

The 2020 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.