2020 Mazda CX-30 Technical Service Bulletins

687 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 Mazda CX-30. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10218777Aug 23, 2022Body and structure. Some customers will report that their fuel door was stuck closed and would not open to refuel the vehicle. Follow the repair steps below unless the conditions outlined in TSB 09-019/21 - FUEL-FILLER LID PANEL IS DEFORMED are present.
• 10218737Aug 23, 2022Electrical system. Some customers may complain about a fuel gauge that fluctuates to a higher level at a stop on inclines, even after a long drive since it was fully refilled. This is caused by improper control software of the body control module (BCM). To eliminate this concern, the control software of the BCM has been modified.
• 10218723Aug 23, 2022Electrical system. Some customers may experience a no start because the battery is discharged after the vehicle is parked for more than 8 hours. This may be caused by one or more of the following, resulting in excessive parasitic draw (dark current) on the battery. 1. The vehicle control system may not have gone to sleep because a key fob was left in the vehicle after the ignition switch was turned off and the doors were closed.
• 10218775Aug 17, 2022Suspension. Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the front suspension when driving over bumps or on a road with a wavy surface
• 10218772Aug 11, 2022Equipment. This information will give you the necessary knowledge to respond to customers concerns of Smart Brake Support (SBS) unintended braking. By educating the customer on the system operation, it should reduce their anxiety or distrust of the vehicle.
• 10218768Aug 11, 2022Electrical system. Some customers may complain that Mazda Connect does not start or that it takes a long time to restart after starting the vehicle. This is caused by the initialization process with the CMU failing at startup due to a defective circuit board element. To eliminate this concern, the internal hardware of the CMU has been improved.
• 10218727Aug 8, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. Some CX-5 and CX-30 customers may find that the liftgate does not close when pressing the power liftgate (PLG) rear switch located on the interior liftgate trim. This may be caused by PLG switch corrosion. Water from a high pressure car washer and/or condensation may drip onto the switch connector and cause corrosion. To eliminate this concern, the PLG rear switch has been modified with a waterproof connector.
• 10218730Aug 3, 2022Electrical system. When replacing the body control module (BCM), some ECUs may need reprogramming. Without reprogramming the concerned ECUs, the power saving function may not work properly.
• 10218770Aug 1, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some customers may complain that their interior rear view mirror fell off and/or will not stay in place after it is reinstalled. This is due to some mirrors having lower tension on the retaining clips. To eliminate this concern, there was a change in production
• 10218719Aug 1, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. Some customers may complain that their liftgate does not open. This can mean a range of things, from the liftgate not unlatching to the power liftgate (PLG) not opening automatically. If you confirm that the customer's concern is that the liftgate does not unlatch correctly, follow the repair information below
• 10218684Aug 1, 2022Brakes. A customer may complain that they have a brake squeal at the rear brakes.
• 10217205Jul 27, 2022Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit the trim peeling off the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) or power window switches.
• 10215253Jun 27, 2022Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. FSC dynamic aiming (mid-drive aiming) may not complete if the vehicle is driven on a road as described below: - The road lane markings are covered by snow and are not visible. - There are no road lane markings on the road surface. - The road is winding and the vehicle cannot drive straight (300 m / 984 ft or more turning radius is required). FSC dynamic aiming is completed if the following conditions are met: 1.
• 10215274Jun 22, 2022Electrical system. This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
• 10215246Jun 15, 2022Exterior lighting. Some customers may report hearing noise from their headlamps. While some noise is normal from the electric motor, if it is louder in one headlamp than the other or both are significantly louder than a known good vehicle, follow the steps below to repair.
• 10222571Jun 14, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. Some vehicles may exhibit the fuel-filler or charge lid opening unintentionally when unlocking the front doors using the door lock switch, the touch sensor on the outer door handle, or the remote transmitter. This is caused by a mechanical issue at the actuator of the fuel-filler/charge lid (when the fuel filler/charge lid is pushed hard, the guide pin in the actuator comes off). To eliminate this concern, the…
• 10215244Jun 10, 2022Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some customers may complain about scratches on the instrument cluster lens.
• 10215015Jun 9, 2022Electrical system. Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
• 10215238Jun 7, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Service part Automatic Transaxles (ATX) manufactured on or after July, 2018 are shipped with a blank TCM that requires configuration.
• 10215362Jun 1, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit the warning messages "Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled" or "Front Radar Obscured.
• 10213202May 27, 2022Electrical system. Some customers may experience one or both of the following symptoms while locking and unlocking the doors works fine using the remote transmitter. * Symptom 1: The touch sensor of the front door outer handle does not lock the doors after rain and/or car washing, even though unlocking is possible. * Symptom 2: The touch sensor of the front door outer handle does not unlock the doors.
• 10213201May 25, 2022Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 74.00.311 or later).
• 10213185May 24, 2022Suspension. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
• 10213121May 23, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown, Equipment. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
• 10213148May 20, 2022Electrical system. When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a failure, use MDARS to activate the new TCU after replacement. Use the information in this service alert to initialize the new TCU until the procedure on MGSS is updated.
• 10213206May 18, 2022Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 7000C0A-NA01_12002 or later).
• 10213125May 12, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
• 10213140May 6, 2022Other or unknown. Mazda Connected Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 10213139May 6, 2022Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. Some customers may complain about any of the following: *Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment. **Remote function(s) inoperative. **Engine Start / Stop **Door Lock / Unlock **Lights ON / OFF *MAZDA CONNECT connected vehicle reception strength icon shows "X" or " ". Confirm the customer's phone and vehicle have good to strong reception…
• 10213204May 4, 2022Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 7000C0A-NA01_12002 or later).
• 10213142May 2, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Qi Wireless Charger Symptom Troubleshooting
• 10210937Apr 29, 2022Body and structure, Equipment. Some customers may complain that the rear console lid does not slide smoothly. This may be caused by improperly positioned felt pads attached to the rear console lid lock, which may have moved out of position after repetitive use. The exposed adhesive residue may stick to the rail and disrupt smooth sliding operation. To eliminate this concern, the felt pad positions have been changed.
• 10210887Apr 27, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 10210917Apr 22, 2022Air bags. Some vehicles may exhibit that the air bag warning light turns on or repeats cycles of turning on and off with DTC B1126:13 and/or B1127:13 stored in memory.
• 10210880Apr 20, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Some customers may complain about the following symptoms occurring when driving without anything ahead (no metallic object reflects the radar wave such as a vehicle ahead, an oncoming vehicle, a road sign or a guard rail). *While using Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), the MRCC cancels by itself. NOTE: The customer may misinterpret MRCC cancellation as unintended braking. MRCC cancellation feels the same as the…
• 10210936Apr 19, 2022Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit corrosion on the liftgate lock striker. This may be caused by water penetrating from micro cracks existing on the lock striker's coating surface that reacts with zinc contained in the undercoating and produces the corrosion. To eliminate this concern, a modified undercoating has been established for the liftgate lock striker.
• 10210911Apr 19, 2022Steering. Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the steering column while driving. This may be caused by an improper manufacturing process where the worm wheel gear is not at a proper distance.
• 10210933Apr 8, 2022Equipment, Seats. At PDI or when new vehicle is delivered, some customers may complain about wrinkles on the leather seat cushion and/or seat back surface. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired by a qualified upholstery repair specialist using the following repair procedure.
• 10210879Apr 6, 2022Electrical system. Mazda Connected Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
• 10210867Apr 6, 2022Engine cooling. The WSM shows 3 possible crankshaft sprocket and timing chain combinations (Type A, B and C), but some vehicles have been produced with a combination of Type A timing chain with 2 yellow-colored links with a Type B crankshaft sprocket.
• 10210902Apr 5, 2022Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10210865Apr 4, 2022Electrical system. Some customers may complain about any of the following: Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment. *Remote function(s) inoperative. *Engine Start / Stop **Door Lock / Unlock **Lights ON / OFF *MAZDA CONNECT connected vehicle reception strength icon shows "X" or " ". Confirm the customer's phone and vehicle have good to strong reception…
• 10210847Apr 4, 2022Equipment. There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method
• 10210844Apr 4, 2022Electrical system. Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
• 10209761Mar 29, 2022Equipment. Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories.
• 10209778Mar 17, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
• 10209757Mar 16, 2022Engine. A new cylinder head assembly for service parts has been newly established for SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with cylinder deactivation when replacement is needed. Valves, valve springs, valve spring seats, and cotters (IN/EX) are included in the new assembly.
• 10209755Mar 15, 2022Equipment, Tires, Electrical system. Some customers may complain about the infotainment system and/or the MyMazda App showing incorrect tire pressures and/or tire pressure missing. This may be caused by: Incorrect calendar entry (month/day/year) after a battery disconnect *Infotainment system software update. *BCM TPMS unlearn during vehicle storage or transport. *Wheel/Tire change
• 10209751Mar 11, 2022Electrical system. Mazda3 and CX-30: Prior to February 8, 2022, some vehicles may store DTC U0300:57 (Body control module (BCM) internal malfunction) and cannot be erased after a BCM replacement or MDARS BCM software update (NOT with BCM update for SSPC5 or 4621B using MDRT). This is caused by a BCM-VCM software error. MX-30: Some MX-30 vehicles may store DTC U0300:57 (Body control module (BCM) internal malfunction) and cannot be…
• 10209768Mar 10, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling. Some vehicles may exhibit an excessive body vibration when idling or driving after being left in extremely cold weather (-20°C/-4°F or below) for a long time. This is caused by the No.1, No. 3 and No. 4 rubber hardening due to material characteristics. NOTE: This concern only happens in extremely cold weather, therefore this TSB is only applicable for extremely cold regions.

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