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2021 Mazda CX-30

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
32
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints99
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 Mazda CX-30

2 recalls
99 complaints
32 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
99
Complaints citing a crash
10

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V086000high

    Body/structure issue

    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.

  • 21V101000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

99 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

99
Total
10
Crashes
0
Fires
13
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE51
  • OTHER13
  • VISIBILITY9
  • BRAKES8
  • ELECTRICAL7

Notable Issues

99 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 13 reports involve injuries. 10 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)51
miscellaneous issues13
visibility issues (wipers, defrost, mirrors)9

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

27

City

39

Hwy

32

Comb

Annual cost
$1,641
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

All Mazda CX-30 years

Common problems

Mazda CX-30 problems

237 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V101000

    A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V086000

    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.