What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2021 Mazda CX-30

Typical pattern

6.5% of complaints about the 2021 Mazda CX-30 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2021 vehicle — around the middle of the 159 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 2.7 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (49 complaints), typically at 1.9 yr or about 30,590 miles.

Complaints
138
Median age at failure
2.7 yr
Median mileage
13,450 n=17
Crash / fire / tow
13% of reports
Safety recalls
2

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
49 reports · 30,590 mi
1.9 yr
4.1%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

21V101000 2021-02-22
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.

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

21V086000 2021-02-18
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.

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.

In owners’ own words

Engine mileage not reported 1.3 yr in service
Low engine oil light displayed at 7,030 miles. No leaks detected. Engine consuming oil burning in combustion chamber. Possible engine damage or failure if oil was not quickly refilled.
Engine mileage not reported 1.3 yr in service
Multiple warning messages came on including "Pus button start malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected." "In-vehicle network malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected." "Auto light system malfunction. Turn on/off lights manually." "Power steering malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected." "Driver attention alert disabled." Vehicle would not start after this and had to be towed to a Mazda dealership.
Engine mileage not reported 1.4 yr in service
At about 3,605 miles, I received a low engine oil warning. The car is only 4 months old. When i took the car to the dealer, apparently there is a TSB that was issued in October 2021 about the problem. I bought the car in November was not advised of this issue. At this time, it appears at this time Mazda is unable to determine the root cause. It appears that I am to take the vehicle to the dealer every time I have this experience. I am worried about the potential impact and the lifespan of the engine.

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