Most common 2025 Mazda CX-30 problems
Share of the 26 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mazda CX-30 complaints by model year
Best CX-30 years: 2022. Years to avoid: 2025, 2024. Compare all years →
2025 Mazda CX-30 recalls (1)
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.
What 2025 Mazda CX-30 owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "i-Activsense Malfunction", "In Vehicle Network malfunction" and "ABS Malfunction" were displayed. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an unknown harness failure; however, the part was not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was provided a rental. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71.
The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that the key fob had a slight dent, and after dropping the key fob, the key fob fractured into several pieces. The contact was unable to lock and unlock the vehicle using the key fob. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer advised the contact to purchase a new key fob. The key fob was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact's spouse's key fob had a similar failure, even though there was no dent in the key fob before the failure. The contact saw many online forums with the same defect. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Driver assistance
On multiple occasions while driving in rain/snow/ice, the vehicle will initially throw an "i-ACTIVESENSE Partially Disabled Due to Camera Malfunction" error. This initially disables adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, blind spot detection, etc. This error immediately then cascades to throw a "Dynamic Stability Control Malfunction" error as well as an "ABS Malfunction" error, suggesting that both dynamic stability control and ABS are disabled. This issue has occurred roughly 50% of the time it rains/snows, and usually persists for 1-2 days even after fully clearing the windshield where the front camera system is located. This has caused me to have to drive the vehicle several times now in the rain and snow without ABS and dynamic stability control active -- this is a serious safety issue. …
Warning sensors activate randomly- of oncoming vehicles- in my opinion for no reason. Enough space between cars. Normal speeds, etc. Warning sensor to engage Brakes activate without sufficient reason. More than enough space between cars, normal speeds. Occasionally, it feels as if cruise control has taken over and slows the car down (not braking exactly, but controlling the speed by decreasing it). Acceleration also seems to randomly be controlled in the same manner.
Brakes
The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 mph into his garage, his right foot had slipped between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal, and he was unable to get his foot out from under the pedals. The contact stated that the front end of his vehicle crashed into his garage wall. The contact stated that there was some damage to the front grill and the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that he had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or collision shop. The contact had called the manufacturer and was advised that there was no action that could be taken to adjust the distance separating the brake pedal from the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that his foot had been trapped on two other occasions. The failure mileage was approximately 700.
The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "i-Activsense Malfunction", "In Vehicle Network malfunction" and "ABS Malfunction" were displayed. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an unknown harness failure; however, the part was not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was provided a rental. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71.
2025 Mazda CX-30 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 26 / 33 / 29 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 22 / 30 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Mazda CX-30 a good car?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 CX-30 rates use caution: 1.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the CX-30 at the same age. It is one of the CX-30 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mazda CX-30?
The electrical system — 12 complaints, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (5) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-30 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2025 Mazda CX-30, the most recent from May 29, 2025 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mazda CX-30?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025 and 2024. See the full Mazda CX-30 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2025 Mazda CX-30 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.