NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11033445: 2019-2026 Mazda Cx-30

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019-2026 Mazda Cx-30, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11033445 summary graphic for 2019-2026 Mazda Cx-30
11033445NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
6affected product rows
100/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/25 10/16/25 and 02/27/25 DESCRIPTION Some customers will report that their fuel door (AKA, fuel filler door, fuel lid, and fuel-filler lid) was stuck closed and would not open to refuel the vehicle. Follow the repair steps below unless the conditions outlined in TSB 09-007/25 - FUEL-FILLER LID PANEL IS DEFORMED for 2019-2025 Mazda3 and 2020-2025 CX-30 are present. REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Check for pry marks around the door opening. Are there any pry marks? YES: This is due to outside influence and is not covered by Mazda warranty. NO: Continue to the next step. 2. Check the fuel door lock operation. a. Lock the doors and verify if the fuel door lock is locking. NOTE: The default setting is a 90-second delay after the doors lock, but the customer can set that to 0, 30, 60, 90, or 120 seconds. b. Unlock the doors and verify if the fuel door lock is unlocking. NOTE: There is no delay to this function, but the fuel door must be locked to confirm it is unlocking. See the lock note above. Is the fuel door lock operation working correctly? YES: The fuel door repair IS NOT covered by Mazda warranty. The fuel door lock is OK and the door was damaged because the vehicle was not unlocked. NO: The fuel door repair IS covered by Mazda warranty. The fuel door lock is NOT OK and damage to the door was done in order to access the lock. NOTE: If the door was already broken when it arrived at the dealership, Mazda will pay for the fuel door repair under warranty if the vehicle does NOT have an emergency release. Mazda will NOT pay for the fuel door under warranty if it has an emergency release.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
MazdaCx-302020-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
MazdaCx-52026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
MazdaCx-502023-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
MazdaCx-702025, 2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
MazdaCx-902024-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11033445?

This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/25 10/16/25 and 02/27/25 DESCRIPTION Some customers will report that their fuel door (AKA, fuel filler door, fuel lid, and fuel-filler lid) was stuck closed and would not open to refuel the vehicle. Follow the repair steps below unless the conditions outlined in TSB 09-007/25 - FUEL-FILLER LID PANEL IS DEFORMED for.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

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