2020 Mazda CX-30 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2020 Mazda CX-30, and owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2020 Mazda CX-30
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hatchback/liftgate (structure)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Caliper (service brakes)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 and Mazda3 vehicles. The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly allowing the calipers to loosen.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary. If bolts are missing, the affected brake caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The evaporative vent hose for the fuel tank may be disconnected, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the charcoal canister vent at the rear of the vehicle.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the evaporative vent hose in the fuel tank. If the hose is disconnected, it will be reconnected and the charcoal canister with some related parts will be replaced.…
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Mazda CX-30 have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 18,166 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Multiple fixes and repairs on a P0421 code. Repaired by Mazda with a new catalytic converter but then refused to replace it when the code came back saying it was not covered by the warranty. Mazda say”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Engine
“My car was squeaking and lurching around 3/4 gear. I took it in to the Mazda dealership (Northtowne Mazda in Kansas City) and they told me it was a "well-known issue" with this year and make of a Mazd”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Mazda CX-30 (CX-30 2WD, CX-30 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–28 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 24–25 / 31–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Mazda CX-30 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda CX-30 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mazda CX-30 | 3 | 34 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-30 | 2 | 101 |
| 2022 Mazda CX-30 | 1 | 33 |
| 2023 Mazda CX-30 | 1 | 25 |
| 2024 Mazda CX-30 | 2 | 31 |
| 2025 Mazda CX-30 | 1 | 26 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2020 Mazda CX-30
How do I know if my 2020 Mazda CX-30 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2020 Mazda CX-30; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V346000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
- 6263,130 complaints
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- CX-52,451 complaints
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- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.