Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 1.8× | 1 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2024 | 33 | 1.7× | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Caution |
| 2023 | 25 | typical | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2022 | 33 | −42% | 1 | Engine | Good |
| 2021 | 101 | — | 2 | Engine | Limited data |
| 2020 | 34 | — | 3 | Brake | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median CX-30 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mazda CX-30 problems
Latest Mazda CX-30 recalls
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.
Lane departure › Sensing system › Camera
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6.
Tires › Valve
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4.
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-30 vehicles. When fully opened, the power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power liftgate control module software and inspect the serial number of the power liftgate drive unit, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mazda CX-30 should you avoid?
2025 and 2024 — these years have the most complaints relative to other CX-30 years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2025.
What is the best year for the Mazda CX-30?
2022 has the fewest complaints compared with other CX-30 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mazda CX-30 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (68), electrical system (48) and driver assistance (43). Engine complaints peak in the 2021 model year.
How many recalls has the Mazda CX-30 had?
7 recalls across 2020–2025. The model year with the most is 2020. See all Mazda CX-30 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.