Service bulletins for the 2020 Mazda CX-30
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
687 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| SA-031-21c | 2021-11-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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. Dealers can now utilize the Limited Parts Ordering (LPO) page on eMDCS to order the repair parts for 2.5L (with cylinder deactivation) and 2.5L turbo cylinder head repairs. There is no longer a need to contact hotline for part ordering. If there are any questions on part ordering or part status, contact the DAG group for assistance. |
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| SA-031-21b | 2021-11-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| SA-013-21h | 2021-11-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL 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 during the concern as shown in the table below. If the reception is weak, move the vehicle to a location where the reception is good to strong as shown in the table, then try to get the Authorization Code and/or operate the remote functions before proceeding to the Repair Procedure if there is still an issue. If the reception is good to strong, proceed to the Repair Procedure. |
| SA-049-21 | 2021-11-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Beginning with July 1st vehicle production, vehicles will no longer have the In-Vehicle Digital Owner’s Manual (IVDOM) installed. 2021 CX-30 vehicles with VINs 3MVDM******300001 or greater (produced on or after July 1, 2021), 2021 Mazda3 (Japan built) vehicles with VINs JM1BP******400001 or greater (produced on or after July 1, 2021), 2021 Mazda3 (Mexico built) vehicles with VINs 3MZBP******250001 or greater (produced on or after July 1, 2021), The IVDOM was first launched for 7th Generation vehicles (2019-2021 Mazda3 & 2020-2021 CX-30) to improve usability and accessibility of the Owner’s Manual (OM) information and to reduce the number of OM pages. However, the situation surrounding the IVDOM has changed since then: The instrument cluster and center display provide the driver with sufficient information when an operational question arises or when a vehicle malfunction occurs. OM digitalization has been accelerating and consumer products and acceptance is rapidly growing with the spread of mobile internet devices. It has become increasingly difficult for the IVDOM to meet Cyber Security (CS) / Software Update (SU) regulation requirements. Due to these factors, Mazda has decided to discontinue the IVDOM and will shift their primary focus to the online Interactive Digital OM. |
| SA-038-21 | 2021-11-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS; EQUIPMENT. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can malfunction with the following symptoms if the rear side radar sensors are installed facing the wrong direction. BSM system indicates vehicle on the opposite side. i-ACTIVSENSE indicator ring will not turn green, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) does not work, Rear side radar sensor aiming may fail, TPMS DTC(s) stored. |
| 09-031-21-3831 | 2021-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; EQUIPMENT. Some customers may complain that the driver’s side outer mirror glass vibrates. This is due to a structural gap between the outer glass mirror holder and the mirror glass causing the mirror to vibrate when the vehicle body vibrates at high speeds. To eliminate this concern, double sided tape has been applied between the outer glass mirror holder and the mirror glass. |
| SA-027-21b | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. MAZDA CONNECT Symptom Troubleshooting (7th Generation Vehicles). Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure |
| SA-013-21g | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 during the concern as shown in the table below. If the reception is weak, move the vehicle to a location where the reception is good to strong as shown in the table, then try to get the Authorization Code and/or operate the remote functions before proceeding to the Repair Procedure if there is still an issue. If the reception is good to strong, proceed to the Repair Procedure. |
| SA-004-21c | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL 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: DO NOT swap TCU with another vehicle as the TCU is VIN locked after activation. A TCU swap with another vehicle will disable Connected Services on both vehicles. 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 the dealer for repairs. |
| MT-002-21 | 2021-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85. E10: A blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, E85: A blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, All Mazda vehicles can run on gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) but only some 1999-2001 B3000 trucks can run on gasoline with more than 10% ethanol blended. E10 compatible vehicles: All Mazda vehicles. E85 compatible vehicles: 1999-2001 B3000 Mazda trucks with the 8th VIN digit is V. What if a customer puts E85 in there Mazda vehicle? Symptoms include: Rough Running, Lean Codes, Misfires and/or misfire codes, Lack of power, Poor fuel economy, Spark knock, Mechanical engine damage. |
| 01-011-21-3800a | 2021-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE 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. Due to production variety of the failsafe thermostat integrated in the coolant control valve, engine coolant may enter into a dry hollow in the failsafe thermostat, resulting in unintended opening of the failsafe thermostat at lower temperatures (104-176 °F (40-80 °C)). To eliminate this concern, the production process of the coolant control valve has been modified. |
| 09-025-21-3824 | 2021-08-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver’s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage. |
| SA-043-21 | 2021-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| SA-004-21b | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; 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 the dealer for repairs. |
| SA-029-21a | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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 |
| SA-027-21a | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. MAZDA CONNECT Symptom Troubleshooting (7th Generation Vehicles). Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure |
| SA-013-21f | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 " ". |
| SA-030-21a | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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 new auxiliary key blank(s). 1. Confirm you have access to a Mazda approved key cutting machine. See “Mazda Approved Key Cutting Machine” table. |
| SA-039-21 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 be found on MGSS, therefore repair cannot be performed. |
| SA-041-21 | 2021-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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 |
| 04-003-21-3810 | 2021-06-29. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 by improper control software of the DSC HU/CM. To eliminate this concern, the control software of the DSC HU/CM has been modified. |
| SA-034-21 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| SA-036-21 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LANE DEPARTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. 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 2, 2019, DTC C1001:92 or B14F0:92 set as a past record for low visibility of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). It does not mean there is an actual FSC defect. In some cases the customer may have a concern with the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and/or High Beam Control system (HBC). In other cases this DTC might be found without a related customer concern. |
| SA-012-21e | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 engine OFF, Educational Videos, Resources |
| SA-013-21e | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; 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 " ". |
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