Does the 2021 Mazda CX-30 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Mazda CX-30, the most recent reported on February 22, 2021 (Tires: valve). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mazda CX-30?

Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (49 complaints), followed by electrical system (14).

How many 2021 Mazda CX-30 complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 101 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Mazda CX-30 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Mazda CX-30.

recalls

101

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Mazda CX-30 recalls

Tires: valve

NHTSA campaign 21V101000 · reported February 22, 2021 · Mazda North American Operations · 599 vehicles potentially affected

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

Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 21V086000 · reported February 18, 2021 · Mazda North American Operations · 13,857 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine49
Electrical system14
Forward collision avoidance12
Unknown or other10
Visibility/wiper9
Power train8
Vehicle speed control8
Service brakes6
Air bags3
Fuel/propulsion system3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 20, 2026 · Electrical system
For the past 2 years there has been a severe parasitic battery drain issue that drains that battery partially or in some cases completely ruins new batteries. Car has spent a cumulative total of 3 months with a dealer trying to find the source. 5 batteries in 2 years and often times need to jump start the car. Car has…

Jul 27, 2026 · Visibility
The climate control system suffered a sudden, complete failure due to an engineering defect documented in Mazda Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) ID: MC-10[phone removed]. The factory evaporator core leaked refrigerant rapidly starving the A/C compressor of essential lubricating oil. This caused the compressor to…

Jul 5, 2026 · Engine
Excessive oil consumption. Regularly have a low oil warning come up about 6000 kms after an oil change. Oil is always low when checked.

Jun 17, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
The vehicle experienced a premature internal A/C failure, resulting in a total loss of climate control refrigerant. Because the A/C system failed, the vehicle's windshield defroster completely stopped removing humidity and moisture from the cabin air. This caused the front windshield to instantly and severely fog over…

Jun 13, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported
On June 3rd, 2026, about 1:15 PM, I braked in the rain because there was a stopped car in front of me. The brakes did not work; the Automatic Emergency brakes did not work; the Forward Collision Warning did not work and I hit the car in front of me causing a 3 car accident. As I hit the car I saw the Forward Collision…

CX-30 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2020	3	34	1	0
2021	2	101	10	0
2022	1	33	4	0
2023	1	25	5	0
2024	2	33	3	1

Across all years, the 2021 CX-30 has the most complaints (101). All Mazda CX-30 years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Mazda CX-30 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Mazda CX-30, the most recent reported on February 22, 2021 (Tires: valve). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mazda CX-30?: Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (49 complaints), followed by electrical system (14).
How many 2021 Mazda CX-30 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 101 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 20, 2026.