2021 Mazda CX-30: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
99
Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
13
Injuries
145.5
Severity index
Severity index 145.5 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 90 2021 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2021 Mazda CX-30 ranks 8 of 90 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 91% of its model-year peers. See the full 2021 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 49 | 49.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 13.1% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 12 | 12.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 10.1% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 9 | 9.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 8.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 8.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 8.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 49 of 99 complaints (49.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 7 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.