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2021 Mazda CX-30 Research

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2 Recalls
96 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2021

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (2)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Mazda CX-30. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2021 Model Year (2 recalls)

Campaign #21V086000 18/02/2021
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

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: 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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign #21V101000 22/02/2021
TIRES:VALVE

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

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.

Fix: 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.

💬 Consumer Complaints (96)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mazda CX-30 owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE 34
VISIBILITY/WIPER 8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4
AIR BAGS 3
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 3
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2
2021 model • AIR BAGS • 04/14/2026

Following a recent inspection at Perry Mazda in Santa Barbara, my vehicle was diagnosed with a failed clock spring mechanism causing airbag malfunction warnings. Clock spring failure under 70K miles on a 2021 vehicle is premature and suggests a defect rather than normal wear. I contacted Mazda North America and it has been over a week without a response. I…

2021 model • POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • 04/27/2026

While driving, on approach to a stop signal, at an intersection the car stopped moving. The display said engine malfunction, have inspected. The electronics and engine continued to operate, but the car would not move when gas pedal was depressed. I shut off and restarted my vehicle numerous times, with no effect on the problem, the car still would not…

2021 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 01/14/2026

The left and/or right side sun visor does not stay in the fully retracted position and may lower slightly due to its own weight. The problem is attributed to a broken connection point where the sun visor attaches to the vehicle. Impaired visibility, particularly in bright sunlight.

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