Reliable Auto DB

2023 Mazda CX-30 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda CX-30 over 4 years — 6 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most CX-30 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

2020 Mazda CX-30
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Complaints

24

Per year

6

Recalls

1

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (7 of 24), then Forward collision avoidance (5) and Electrical system (3). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 CX-30 has 33 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2024 has 31 complaints, 10 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 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 (24 total)

Service brakes
7
Forward collision avoidance
5
Electrical system
3
Powertrain
3
Suspension
3
Air bags
2
Back-over prevention
2
Lane departure
2
Speed control
2
Steering
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Engine
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Structure
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

62023520246202572026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced erroneous Lane Assist and Brake Assist failures, causing the vehicle to drive into the wrong lane. The…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Lane departure · filed 2026-09-10
  • "I am the original owner of a 2023 Mazda CX-30 AWD (VIN: [XXX]), purchased new on XXX from Mazda of Clearwater, [XXX]. This vehicle has experienced four separate warranty failure events involving critical safety systems…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2026-08-01
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Mazda. The contact stated that the vehicle was braking randomly while driving. There was an unknown malfunction code that flashed quickly. The steering was stiff and failed to turn. The steering…"
    Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system · filed 2026-05-14
  • "Unexpected Automatic Emergency Braking Activation at Highway Speeds in Cold Temperatures. Description: I am reporting a safety issue with a 2023 Mazda CX-30 involving the collision avoidance / automatic emergency…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-04-29
  • "While driving down the road a vehicle in front of me braked to stop for a bus loading kids, as I stepped on the brakes nothing happened and the vehicle surged forward. After the accident I viewed the vehicles onboard…"
    Unknown or other, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-03-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD 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 22 30 25 MPG $2600
CX-30 four-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Four-wheel drive 26 33 29 MPG $2250

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 2023 Mazda CX-30 reliable?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda CX-30 over 4 years — 6 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most CX-30 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

What are common problems with a 2023 Mazda CX-30?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (7 of 24), then Forward collision avoidance (5) and Electrical system (3). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Mazda CX-30 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 CX-30 has 33 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2024 has 31 complaints, 10 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Mazda CX-30 been recalled?

The 2023 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 2023 Mazda CX-30?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2023 Mazda CX-30 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Mazda CX-30 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Mazda CX-30 is 27 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.