Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Mazda CX-30 has 2 recalls, 94 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
94
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
21V086000
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 unex...
21V101000
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.
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The left and/or right side sun visor does not stay in the fully retracted position and may lower sli... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | WHEELS | On December 13, 2025, my vehicle (2021 Mazda CX-30) was serviced at a Valvoline Instant Oil Change l... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Two issues A) my usb or display stop to work often I have reset to make it work again, look like lo... |
| Jul 27, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| May 11, 2025 | LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The I-Activesense camera disables all the time while driving. It disabled cruise control, LKA and LK... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | As reported by others, Engine Malfunction light came on. Car running rough. Mazda dealer says corrod... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | SEATS | -Driver seatbelt retractor has failed. Will no longer retract and it is available for inspection. -S... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Received a "LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL” warning message before the regular oil change interval of 7,500. L... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | Upon opening rear hatch, loud banging/knock developed that happened on every opening. Sounded as if ... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. T... |
| Aug 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | For 4-5 weeks the car often would not start. Jump the battery and it would start. Run fine 1-2 day... |
| Aug 3, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | While I was driving on I-90, I lost control of the acceleration of my vehicle. The vehicle was towed... |
| Jul 31, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery would be completely drained overnight if the doors are not locked. |
| Jul 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Vehicle makes a noise on the driver side headlight when light is on. Once headlight is off, noise is... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owned 2021 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle in the p... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | SEATS | Seatback fold mechanism loose. Vehicle only has 23,000 miles and seat is starting to come loose. |
| Jun 23, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the interi... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Car lunged forward when lightly stepping on the gas while making a turn onto a busy street. Then it... |
| May 20, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Low engine oil light is on again, I had one at 4600 miles and keep happening every 5-6000 miles. I ... |
| Mar 10, 2024 | ENGINE | Low engine oil on the turbo model. It happened several times. 16k miles. |