Mazda Recalls 2020 CX-30 AWD Vehicles for Fuel Leak Risk
Mazda is recalling 2020 CX-30 all-wheel drive vehicles because a disconnected fuel hose may leak, increasing fire and crash risks.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that may cause a fire or engine stall leading to a crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire risk.
Plain-English summary
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2020 Mazda CX-30 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The recall involves 12,097 vehicles where the evaporative vent hose for the fuel tank may be disconnected. This defect can allow fuel to leak from the charcoal canister vent located at the rear of the vehicle.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, the engine may stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MAZDA CX-30
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 12,097
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CX-30
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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