Mazda CX-30 years to avoid and best years
Newer Mazda CX-30 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 23 (101 complaints). From 2022 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 5 (from 33 complaints), 2023 at 6 (from 24 complaints), and 2022 at 7 (from 33 complaints). The Mazda CX-30 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2021 Mazda CX-30, 35 of 101 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
2020
2023
2022
2025–26
Mazda CX-30 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Mazda CX-30. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 |
| 2025 → Too early | 13 | 26 | 1 | Electrical system | 27 |
| 2024 → | 10 | 31 | 2 | Air bags | 27 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 6 | 24 | 1 | Air bags | 27 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 7 | 33 | 1 | Engine | 25.5 |
| 2021 → Most | 23 | 101 | 2 | Engine | 26.6 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 5 | 33 | 3 | Electrical system | 27.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- SAE 0W-20 (gasoline SKYACTIV-G 2.5; 5W-30 where manual specifies) · 4.8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/55R18
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 24V649000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that 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. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended. Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mazda CX-30 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 5 (from 33 complaints), 2023 at 6 (from 24 complaints), and 2022 at 7 (from 33 complaints).
Which Mazda CX-30 year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 23 (101 complaints). On the 2021 Mazda CX-30, 35 of 101 complaints name Engine.
How do Mazda CX-30 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Mazda CX-30 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2022 on, complaints per year fall.
Which Mazda CX-30 years are too early to compare?
The Mazda CX-30 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Mazda CX-30 take?
Gasoline SKYACTIV-G 2.5 US models commonly use SAE 0W-20 (about 4.8 qt with filter); use 5W-30 where the manual specifies.
Does NHTSA recall 24V649000 cover the Mazda CX-30?
It covers certain 2024 CX-30 vehicles (with certain Mazda3 and 2025 CX-50 also listed) for a malfunction described in the campaign; dealers apply the published remedy.
What generation is the Mazda CX-30?
1st generation, model year 2020 onward in the US.