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2021 Mazda CX-30 problems

NHTSA lists 101 complaints for the 2021 Mazda CX-30, 10 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 7 complaints mention an injury, with 13 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MAZDA CX-30.

At a glance

Complaints
101
With crash
10
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
7
Injuries
13
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
13,857
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
616

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ENGINE4948.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1413.9%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1211.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER109.9%
VISIBILITY/WIPER98.9%
POWER TRAIN87.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL87.9%
SERVICE BRAKES65.9%
AIR BAGS33.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM33.0%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWARNINGS4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3
VISIBILITYDEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEDYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST1
LANE DEPARTUREASSIST1
LANE DEPARTUREWARNING1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESHATCHBACK/LIFTGATE1
STRUCTUREBODY1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLACCELERATOR PEDAL1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
mechanical failure2625.7%0.69
fluid or fuel leak2221.8%0.64
electrical electronic1918.8%0.89
loss of control1615.8%0.80
visibility or lighting87.9%0.83
restraint or airbag65.9%0.91
unclear22.0%0.99
noise or comfort11.0%0.38
structural or corrosion11.0%0.45
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
low4746.5%0.81
moderate4039.6%0.78
high1312.9%0.86
none11.0%0.41

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 101 tagged complaints of 101 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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2 recalls.

21V101000

Date: 2021-02-22. Systems: TIRES.

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

Consequence: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

21V086000

Date: 2021-02-18. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

616 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM250
EQUIPMENT128
UNKNOWN OR OTHER91
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING85
ENGINE76
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY71
STRUCTURE57
POWER TRAIN35

11037900

Date: 2026-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Mazda Connected Services - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-042/26 06/30/26 DESCRIPTION Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Index General Questions MAZDA CONNECT Indication Setup and Getting St

11037899

Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con

11037634

Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 08/18/26 and 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during t

11037018

Date: 2026-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda A

11037012

Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued Service Alerts listed below: The changes are noted in Red. Infotainment Reboot With Navigation Card Installed This Service Information is no longer valid. Refer to the following updated Technical Service Bulletins: CX-5 / CX-9: 16-002/23 - UPDATED

11037011

Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELS.

This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-006/23 01/23/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about the infotainment system and/or the MyMazda App showing incorrect clock and/or tire pressures and/or tire pressure missin

11037019

Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-039/26 06/15/26 Mazda Connect Symptom Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

11037010

Date: 2026-08-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about SiriusXM Travel Link, Traffic Plus showing expired even though the customer purchased a paid subscription. SiriusXM audio packages do not include SiriusXM Travel Link, Traffic Plus. To get Traffic Plus, the customer must purchase the Infotainment "Siriu

11036688

Date: 2026-08-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 01-012/22 10/06/22 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit accumulation of dried coolant (1) around the water pipe (2). This is caused by a gap between the housing and pipe due to a press fittin

11035595

Date: 2026-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING.

DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain that the electric power steering warning light illuminates after engine start and DTC U2011:1C is stored. Zinc-plated whisker may form inside the EPS motor and trigger the DTC. However, since it is cleared when power is supplied during DTC detection, normal op

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
CX-30101

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