Model year
2021 Mazda CX-30
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 101 complaints for the 2021 Mazda CX-30 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (49), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 34 complaints
- 2021 101 complaints
- 2022 33 complaints
- 2023 25 complaints
- 2024 33 complaints
- 2025 26 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
Recalls
21V101000 · Feb 22, 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.
21V086000 · Feb 18, 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.
Complaints
101 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 0, injury field 13, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-30 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| CX-30 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| CX-30 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| CX-30 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| CX-30 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Mazda CX-30 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.