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2021 Mazda CX-30 recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 3 US recalls for the 2021 Mazda CX-30, and 3 in Canada. Owners filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

3US recalls
0urgent recalls
101owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (3)

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

2023-07-14 · campaign 23V487000 · 236,100 vehicles

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.

Tires: valve

2021-02-22 · campaign 21V101000 · 599 vehicles

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

Risk and remedy

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.

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.

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate

2021-02-18 · campaign 21V086000 · 13,857 vehicles

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.

Risk and remedy

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.

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.

Canadian recalls (3)

Show 3 Canadian recalls

Visual system

2023-07-14 · campaign 2023-391

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the rearview camera connector could cause distortion or flickering of the rearview camera image. Note: This recall only affects hatchback (5-door) models. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mazda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rearview camera and install a seal for the wiring harness. The dealer will replace the rearview camera, if necessary.

Wheels

2021-02-22 · campaign 2021-091 · 133 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, the valve stem for the tires may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, the tires could slowly or suddenly lose air pressure while driving. Safety Risk: A loss of tire pressure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace all four tire valves with new parts.

Structure

2021-02-19 · campaign 2021-075

Issue: On certain vehicles, the power liftgate may partially lower from the fully open position when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope. The liftgate will not lower all the way to the closed position. Safety risk: A liftgate that partially lowers suddenly could create a risk of injury. Corrective action: Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the power liftgate software. The dealer will also inspect the liftgate drive units and replace them, if necessary.

Owner complaints (101)

Owners filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mazda CX-30 (10 crashes, 13 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 33).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Engine49
Electrical system14
Forward collision avoidance12
Unknown or other10
Visibility/wiper9
Vehicle speed control8
Power train8
Service brakes6

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Mazda CX-30.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Mazda CX-30 SUV FWD5★5★5★4★
2021 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD5★5★5★4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2021 Mazda CX-30 version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
CX-30 2WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6)253328$2,400
CX-30 2WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6)253328$2,400
CX-30 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6)243126$2,600
CX-30 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6)243126$2,600
CX-30 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6)223025$2,700
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.