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Mazda CX-30 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns across the Mazda CX-30, 2020–2026. Owners have filed 253 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 2 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most (101) and the 2020 the fewest (33).

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Mazda CX-30 complaints by model year

253 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

2020202120222023202420252026
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2020 · 33 complaints
  • 2021 · 101 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2021 · 101 complaints
  • 2020 · 33 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2020–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Mazda CX-30 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2020202120222023202420252026
Engine 54991021
Unknown or other 910666102
Electrical system 514636121
Forward collision avoidance 21255930
Service brakes 7837630
Power train 4813211
Visibility/wiper 1922130
Vehicle speed control 0812122

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Mazda CX-30 recalls (7)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one CX-30 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Mazda CX-30
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
25V357000May 29, 2025Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash2024, 202584%
24V649000Sep 3, 2024Forward Sensing Camera Malfunction202497.5%
23V275000Apr 18, 2023Damaged ABS Hydraulic Control Unit2022, 202396.2%
21V101000Feb 22, 2021Tire Air Valve May Leak202196.7%
21V086000Feb 18, 2021Power Liftgate May Lower Unexpectedly2020, 202197.1%
20V346000Jun 12, 2020Front Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen and Fall Off202098.5%
20V347000Jun 12, 2020Disconnected Vent Hose May Cause Fuel Leak202099%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Crash-test stars by model year

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the Mazda CX-30 (most-tested body style each year)
Model yearOverallFrontalSideRolloverTested as
2026★★★★★5★5★4★suv awd
2025★★★★★5★5★4★suv awd
2024★★★★★5★5★4★suv awd
2023★★★★★5★5★4★suv awd
2022★★★★★5★5★4★suv fwd
2021★★★★★5★5★4★suv fwd
2020★★★★★5★5★4★suv fwd

Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy by model year

202026–28 mpg
202125–28 mpg
202225–26 mpg
202325–29 mpg
202425–29 mpg
202525–29 mpg
202625–27 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

Mazda CX-30 FAQ

How many recalls has the Mazda CX-30 had?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mazda CX-30 model year from 2020 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Mazda CX-30 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 2 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (101) and the 2020 the fewest (33). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Mazda CX-30 problems?

Across the 2020–2026 model years, owners most often name the engine, unknown or other, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Mazda CX-30 get?

EPA rates the 2026 Mazda CX-30 at 25 to 27 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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