2021 Mazda CX-30 Technical Service Bulletins

616 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10200934Aug 2, 2021Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. Connected vehicle remote functions inoperative and/or engine no start due to low battery voltage. Some customers may experience the following symptoms: Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative after SSPC6 repair. Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative on vehicles built July 1, 2021 and later.
• 10199636Jul 23, 2021Electrical system. Some customers may experience the following symptoms: Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative after SSPC6 repair. Connected Vehicle Remote Functions inoperative on vehicles built July 1, 2021 and later. Engine no start due to low battery voltage.
• 10199714Jul 19, 2021Wheels. Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains or discoloration.
• 10199722Jul 13, 2021Brakes. When switching to the maintenance mode, U3000:53 and the related DTCs are stored, but the DTCs will not be cleared automatically after finishing the maintenance mode. It is necessary to clear the DTCs completely after performing the brake system maintenance mode. DTC codes: U3000:53, C0021:52, U0415:68
• 10199716Jul 7, 2021Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit water leaking into the passenger compartment from the rear door through the bottom of the service hole behind the rear door trim during rain or when washing the vehicle. This is caused by one of the following: Since the material of the seal rubber is not resistant to surfactants, the rubber deteriorates when the vehicle is washed and allows water to penetrate into the seal rubber of the…
• 10199721Jul 1, 2021Equipment. If both key transmitters are lost, MDARS key programming functions may be missing, not allowing new key transmitters to be added. Use the procedure below to program new key transmitters when both keys are lost.
• 10198676Jun 24, 2021Equipment. MAZDA CONNECT Symptom Troubleshooting (7th Generation Vehicles). Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure
• 10198573Jun 24, 2021Fuel system. Some vehicles may exhibit a deformed fuel-filler lid panel (1) attached to the fuel-filler lid box, resulting in a poor appearance. This concern is caused by the lid box not having enough water drainage capability which leads to the accumulation of water inside it. The water then freezes in cold weather and expands or the inner side of the lid panel absorbs the water and swells from long exposure, deforming the lid…
• 10198569Jun 17, 2021Brakes, Equipment. Some customers may complain about the following braking concerns when coming to a stop while following a vehicle ahead using Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go function (MRCC). Harder braking at slow speeds just before a complete stop. Before coming to a complete stop, the vehicle creeps towards the vehicle ahead and Depress Brake Pedal warning message may appear in the instrument cluster. This is caused…
• 10198674Jun 15, 2021Engine cooling, Brakes. MAZDA CONNECTED SERVICES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): Index: General Questions, Setup and Getting Started, Registration / Enrollment, WI-FI General Information, WI-FI How-To, WI-FI Trial Period, Interacting With The App, Service Issues, Troubleshooting, Reception Level Inspection, Dealer Processes, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn…
• 10198673Jun 15, 2021Equipment. There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method If only one auxiliary key is lost/missing, some key cutting machines can trace cut a new key blank. 1. Trace cut the new auxiliary key blank(s). B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method If both auxiliary keys are lost/missing, use this method for cutting…
• 10198570Jun 10, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Some customers may experience all of following symptoms: The door lock/unlock operation will not work using the remote transmitter button. The door lock/unlock operation will not work using the door lock/release touch sensor. The engine will not start using the ignition switch. This is caused when excess load is applied to the remote transmitter and the electrical terminals in it may be deformed, causing poor…
• 10198689Jun 9, 2021Equipment. Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer: NOTE: Instructions are found under the "Attachments" section once a part is selected. Accessories E-catalog For models prior to 2016: Accessory Parts and Installation Instructions
• 10198691Jun 7, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
• 10198677Jun 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. APPLE CARPLAY / ANDRID AURO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) The following vehicles are not equipped with Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, but it can be activated using MDARS. See Activation instructions on MGSS -> Infotainment -> MAZDA CONNECT Updates -> Apple Carplay / Android Auto MDARS Activation Instructions
• 10198672Jun 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Some customer may experience all of the following when turning the ignition ON under hot weather conditions such as parking under the hot sun for some period of time: i-ACTIVSENSE warning light ON (1), Smart Brake Support (SBS) indicator light ON (2), "Excessive Camera Temp. Drive Safely" or "Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled" warning messages, DTC B14F9:00 stored in memory, DTC B14F9:00 cannot…
• 10198678Jun 2, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. 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. CAUTION: If TCU activation is not performed, connected vehicle functions will not operate. This will have a negative impact on the customer because they will need to return to…
• 10198675Jun 2, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment, Exterior lighting. 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 (and Software Update Error message on 2020 Mazda3 only). Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / Stop, Door Lock / Unlock, Lights ON / OFF, MAZDA CONNECT connected vehicle reception strength icon shows "X" or " ".
• 10198574Jun 1, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building. This may be caused by the suns reflection. If a building creates enough of a curve with a series of flat windows, which act like mirrors, the reflections all converge at one point, focusing and concentrating the light onto the street below.
• 10194778May 24, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. When the body control module (BCM) has been replaced or reprogrammed and the software is updated to the file names shown below, DTC U2050:55-BCM (Activation of remote control not implemented) may be stored in memory without any warning indication for the driver.
• 10194759May 24, 2021Equipment, Electrical 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. CAUTION: If TCU activation is not performed, connected vehicle functions will not operate. This will have a negative impact on the customer because they will need to return to…
• 10194770May 19, 2021Electrical system. A customer may experience symptoms caused by a roof water leak. Some will be obvious, like water in the spare tire well, others might be electrical in nature or water in the rear differential. The source of the leak may be pinhole anywhere along the roof seams under the 2 trim strips (where the roof rails attach). Depending on the location of the leak, the headliner may or may not be visibly affected.
• 10194887May 18, 2021Forward collision avoidance, Equipment, Exterior lighting, Lane departure. Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory along with a system status notice on the Multi-information display OR display a system status notice with no DTC: C1001:92 - Forward sensing camera (FSC) poor field of view [Gen 6 vehicles], B14F0:92 - General temporary failure in forward sensing camera (FSC) [Gen 7 vehicles build on or before March 2, 2019], No DTC - Gen 7 vehicles built after March…
• 10194891May 13, 2021Equipment. When performing vehicle services such as control unit software update, control unit registration/activation, CMU log data retrieval, etc., always use the DCA8000 OR GR8 battery charger SST to maintain battery voltage.
• 10194782May 11, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. The rear differential case could develop a crack in the case, as shown below. NOTE: This could affect new vehicles just delivered to the dealer as well as customer vehicles.
• 10194715May 11, 2021Equipment, Exterior lighting, Engine cooling. 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 (and Software Update Error message on 2020 Mazda3 only). Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / Stop, Door Lock / Unlock, Lights ON / OFF, MAZDA CONNECT connected vehicle reception strength icon shows "X" or " ".
• 10194714May 11, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer units and transmissions where the source of the noise was a wheel bearing. This misdiagnosis can lead to multiple repair attempts, warranty debits, and additional inconvenience and/or cost to the customer. To reduce the chance of this occurring, please follow the steps outlined in the repair procedure.
• 10194716May 10, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. MAZDA CONNECTED SERVICES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): Index: General Questions, Setup and Getting Started, Registration / Enrollment, WI-FI General Information, WI-FI How-To, WI-FI Trial Period, Interacting With The App, Service Issues, Troubleshooting, Reception Level Inspection, Dealer Processes, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn…
• 10194652May 10, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Be advised that TSB 09-013/21 is no longer valid and has been superseded to "(SSPC4 - 2020-2021 CX-30 - LOUD STATIC NOISE FROM SPEAKERS (WITH BOSE AUDIO))."
• 10194659May 7, 2021Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. When programming a key or installing a Genuine Mazda Accessory Remote Engine Start system, you may encounter programming difficulty. This may be caused by a customer installed aftermarket decorative trim and/or cover on the START/STOP ENGINE button. The aftermarket accessory may create electrical interference, which may interfere with programming.
• 10194657May 5, 2021Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the customer if any aftermarket devices have been installed.
• 10194762May 4, 2021Equipment. Auxiliary key blank cutting procedure: There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method, B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method
• 10194757May 3, 2021Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. 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…
• 10191535Apr 30, 2021Engine cooling. Some vehicles may have the check engine light on with DTC P0524:00 or P055F:00 stored in memory. Contamination in the engine oil may cause the engine oil solenoid valve to become stuck, resulting in improper operation of the oil pump and improper oil pressure. DTC P0524:00 (Engine oil pressure too low), DTC P055F:00 (Engine oil pressure malfunction). The control software of the PCM has been modified to eliminate…
• 10191534Apr 30, 2021Engine cooling. Some vehicle may exhibit a tapping noise from the engine during idling; etc., and synchronized to the engine rpm. The tapping noise may be caused by the switchable hydraulic lash adjuster (HLA), which may not work properly due to air bubbles accumulated in the oil passage in it. To eliminate this concern, the switchable HLA has been modified for increased oil supply to reduce air bubbles in the oil passage.
• 10191539Apr 27, 2021Electrical system. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some 2020 Mazda3 vehicles may have incorrect infotainment software version 10042 installed. The incorrect software will cause MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment errors. Go to SSPC1. 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 (and Software Update Error message on…
• 10191537Apr 27, 2021Equipment. 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. When MRCC is not in use, Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar Obscured.
• 10191536Apr 27, 2021Electrical system. Some customers may experience all of following symptoms: The door lock/unlock operation will not work using the remote transmitter button. The door lock/unlock operation will not work using the door lock/release touch sensor. The engine will not start using the ignition switch. This is caused when excess load is applied to the remote transmitter and the electrical terminals in it may be deformed, causing poor…
• 10191538Apr 26, 2021Equipment. APPLE CARPLAY / ANDRID AURO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) The following vehicles are not equipped with Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™, but it can be activated using MDARS. See Activation instructions on MGSS -> Infotainment -> MAZDA CONNECT Updates -> Apple Carplay / Android Auto MDARS Activation Instructions
• 10190956Apr 22, 2021Engine cooling. Some customers may experience the CHECK ENGINE light ON with DTC P0126:00 (Thermostat stuck open) and one or more of the following symptoms: The engine takes longer to warm up, The engine temperature gauge fluctuates, The low coolant temperature indicator (blue) light stays on longer or comes on while driving, Poor heater performance, especially at idle. NOTE: Vehicles with SKYACTIV-G 2.5T are not applicable.
• 10190969Apr 21, 2021Forward collision avoidance. If driving on roads with few vehicles or obstructions ahead for the front radar sensor to detect, and a Safety and Driver Support Systems Temporarily Disabled. Front Radar Obscured. Drive Safely message is temporarily displayed, this does not necessarily indicate a problem. The radar sensor may simply need to be cleaned to eliminate the warning message.
• 10190972Apr 14, 2021Equipment. MAZDA CONNECTED SERVICES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): Index: General Questions, Setup and Getting Started, Registration / Enrollment, WI-FI General Information, WI-FI How-To, WI-FI Trial Period, Interacting With The App, Service Issues, Troubleshooting, Reception Level Inspection, Dealer Processes, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn…
• 10190953Apr 12, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles may exhibit that the active air shutter is working, but DTC P05A0:00 (Active air shutter: Opening angle abnormality (sticking)) is stored in memory. This is caused by improper control software of the PCM detecting the DTC immediately without performing the failsafe operation. When the active air shutter detects unusual torque, it is designed to repeat the open/close cycles up to three times as a…
• 10190970Apr 7, 2021Equipment. Some customers may complain about an infotainment reboot and the infotainment system recovers if the Navigation SD card is removed (see attached video). NOTE: This concern may be present on a 2019-2020 Mazda3 or a 2020 CX-30 after the customer updates the Navigation SD card map software using Mazda Toolbox.
• 10190968Apr 7, 2021Equipment. MAZDA CONNECT Symptom Troubleshooting (7th Generation Vehicles). Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure
• 10190967Apr 2, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). When the power windows are operated many times without being fully closed, small errors of the window position sensor may accumulate and cause improper operation of the jam-safe function. To reduce the risk of this occurrence, the AUTO function is disabled if the power window is operated 10 consecutive times without being fully closed (turning the ignition OFF and then ON does not reset the counting).
• 10190958Apr 2, 2021Equipment. Some customers may notice an unexpected collision warning or automatic braking while reversing. This concern may be due to the parking assist unit software. The Smart Brake Support (SBS-R) system may be detecting an unintended obstruction at the lower rear end of the vehicle. To eliminate this concern, the parking assist unit control software has been modified.
• 10189858Mar 23, 2021Equipment. Some customers may complaint about an infotainment reboot. The infotainment system recovers if the Navigation SD card is removed (see attached video).
• 10189951Mar 15, 2021Equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some 2020 Mazda3 vehicles may have incorrect infotainment software version 10042 installed. The incorrect software will cause MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment errors. Go to SSPC1. 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 (and Software Update Error message on…
• 10189950Mar 15, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. MAZDA CONNECTED SERVICES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): Index: General Questions, Setup and Getting Started, Registration / Enrollment, WI-FI General Information, WI-FI How-To, WI-FI Trial Period, Interacting With The App, Service Issues, Troubleshooting, Reception Level Inspection, Dealer Processes, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not Function, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Function Will turn…

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