Reliable Auto DB

2022 Mazda CX-30 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Mazda CX-30 has 33 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most CX-30 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 8. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

2020 Mazda CX-30
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Complaints

33

Per year

7

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (9 of 33), then Electrical system (6) and Steering (6). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 CX-30 has 101 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2023 has 24 complaints, 6 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Mazda CX-30. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Brake control module 2023-04-18 · NHTSA campaign 23V275000
Summary 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. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.

Complaints by component (33 total)

Engine
9
Electrical system
6
Steering
6
Forward collision avoidance
5
Air bags
3
Service brakes
3
Structure
3
Seat belts
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Wheels
2
Exterior lighting
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Powertrain
1
Speed control
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

5202282023720246202572026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "1.5 years after purchasing new my passenger side front door would not open from the inside. Mazda states car is out of warranty at 36837 miles indicating a cable had come disconnected. Approximately 1.5 years later at…"
    Latches, locks, and linkages, Structure · filed 2026-08-19
  • "The rear wheel bearing failed at approximately 50k miles, causing grinding noise, humming, vibration, steering pull. It was replaced by Mazda under warranty in 2025. The wheel bearing failed again at approximately 59k…"
    Wheels · filed 2026-07-18
  • "I don't know, is 4:20 in the morning. Oh, is it work? I was sitting in my car and all of a sudden pop and I had ringing in my ear. According to Mazda, connect, I got some weird network. Error the network failure error…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Air bags · filed 2026-04-12
  • "1. The system that is failing is the rear tailgate. When it is opened or closed there is a clicking sound as if it is tryng to engage the lock multiple times. While driving this continues with the tailgate closed…"
    Structure · filed 2026-03-26
  • "My infotainment system is brikecked ! I cant turn off my lane assist and its like a battle to keep it in roads that dont have lines and especially when you get stuck in a groove of a road. Its scary! I got put into a…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Lane departure · filed 2026-03-26

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Mazda CX-30 SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
CX-30 four-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Four-wheel drive 24 31 26 MPG $2500
CX-30 four-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Four-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $2600

Specs and fitment

1st generation (DM), 2020–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Mazda CX-30 reliable?

The 2022 Mazda CX-30 has 33 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most CX-30 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 8. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

What are common problems with a 2022 Mazda CX-30?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (9 of 33), then Electrical system (6) and Steering (6). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Mazda CX-30 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 CX-30 has 101 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2023 has 24 complaints, 6 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Mazda CX-30 been recalled?

The 2022 Mazda CX-30 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Mazda CX-30?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 2022 Mazda CX-30 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Mazda CX-30 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Mazda CX-30 is 25.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.