NHTSA's file on the 2024 Mazda CX-30 holds 31 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most CX-30 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Air bag control module, software and Camera.
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The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (9 of 31), then Air bags (7) and Electrical system (6). The most filings arrived in 2025 (13 of 31). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.
The 2023 CX-30 has 24 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2025 has 26 complaints, 13 per year. The 2024 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 2024 Mazda CX-30. How we count. Data as of .
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"The vehicle is experiencing premature transmission failure, since about 9,000 miles. Mazda has been dropping the ball at replacing it under warranty and we found out there are 3 other CX-30s that I know of with similar…"
"What is happening with my car are the exact symptoms of the known Mazda Recall 6824H - where the Smart Brake Support suddenly engages for no reason and when it does not need to - which has almost caused me to be…"
"Reporting Product Defect in Mazda Vehicles I am writing to bring to your attention a recurring design flaw affecting current Mazda vehicles, including models such as CX30, MX30, and potentially the Mazda3 series.…"
"When I first got my Mazda CX30 2024 New lease ,my Breaks were very weak & didn't perform as new. Only 2 years later w 9K miles on it, Mazda states my breaks need to be replaced. My rotors need to be shave. A whole list…"
"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The automatic braking turned on while I was accelerating. My car is available for inspection. How was your safety or the…"
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2024 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.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| CX-30 four-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Four-wheel drive | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| CX-30 four-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Four-wheel drive | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
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.
NHTSA's file on the 2024 Mazda CX-30 holds 31 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 10 per year. That is more complaints per year than most CX-30 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Air bag control module, software and Camera.
The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (9 of 31), then Air bags (7) and Electrical system (6). The most filings arrived in 2025 (13 of 31). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.
The 2023 CX-30 has 24 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2025 has 26 complaints, 13 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 2024 Mazda CX-30 with NHTSA.
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Mazda CX-30 is 27 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.
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.
1st generation, model year 2020 onward in the US.
