2023 Mazda CX-30 Problems
Compared with other Mazda CX-30 years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
34/100 0.7× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.7× that of a typical Mazda CX-30 year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 17 of its 25 complaints were filed by the end of 2025.
- Most reported part: Brakes (7 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 25filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 29 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD · 26 city / 33 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Mazda CX-30 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2023 Mazda CX-30. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (28% of the total), followed by other or unknown (6) and forward collision avoidance (5). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 318 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control unit/module and 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 77 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 3 Mazda CX-30 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 34 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes7 28%
- Other or unknown6 24%
- Electrical system3 12%
- Suspension3 12%
- Air bags2 8.0%
- Lane departure2 8.0%
- Steering2 8.0%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Engine (1), Engine cooling (1), Fuel system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “I was driving my car on the highway. The car automatically deployed the emergency braking system with no objects in front of the car. The car automatically braked then flashed the brake warning indicator. Car mad itself come to a complete stop. I began researching and found that others have had issues with “phantom braking” when the car has collision avoidance technology. This needs to be seriously investigated as it is a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11514744, filed 2023-03Other or unknown: “The rearview mirror fell off when I lightly knocked with my sunshade. The Mazda dealership reattached the mirror when the car was in for an oil change. But then a year later, the same thing happened. I took my car to get an oil change at our regular mechanic and they re-attached the mirror, but then it fell off in my hand a week later when I tried to adjust the mirror. I took the vehicle back to the dealership to get the mirror reattached and they quoted me $105 to reattach the mirror. …”
NHTSA complaint #11767989, filed 2026-09Forward collision avoidance: “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 system status and it had logged several errors including errors to the activsense driver assist control. I used the vehicle’s emergency assist button and contacted 911, and reported the incident to ride share and contact my spouse. Police report lists the wrong time and vehicle but does have the correct vin number”
NHTSA complaint #11724381, filed 2026-03Electrical system: “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 wheel adjusted and guided the vehicle into the wrong lane. The RPM was sporadically reeving. The RPM increased, and the vehicle stalled without acceleration. There was smoke emerging from the hood. There was oil leaking. The vehicle failed to turn off and on. The fuel gauge and infotainment center were not working properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11737807, filed 2026-05, 37,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 45,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Mazda CX-30. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-30 · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 14.7% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2023 Mazda CX-30 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-30 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| CX-30 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 23V275000Apr 18, 2023Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control…Covers: Mazda CX-30 2022–2023, CX-50 2023
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.
Recall details for the 2023 Mazda CX-30 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 318 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037900Sep 17, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. Mazda Connected Services - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text.
- 11037899Sep 11, 2026Electrical system. DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if…
- 11037634Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 08/18/26 and 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any…
- 11037018Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown, Engine, Exterior lighting, Electrical…. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any of the…
- 11037019Aug 19, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-039/26 06/15/26 Mazda Connect Symptom Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION Customers having MAZDA…
- 11037011Aug 19, 2026Electrical system, Wheels. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-006/23 01/23/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about the infotainment…
- 11036688Aug 10, 2026Engine. This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 01-012/22 10/06/22 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit accumulation of dried coolant (1)…
- 11037008Aug 7, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may continue to display the recall notification "IMPORTANT NOTICE. VIEW VEHICLE STATUS MONITOR FOR DETAILS" on the center display even after the recall has been completed…
- 11037006Aug 6, 2026Engine. Some vehicle may exhibit the CHECK ENGINE light on with DTC P0524 (Engine oil pressure control system: Oil pressure decrease) and no abnormal engine noise. This may be caused by a malfunction of the…
- 11035595Jul 8, 2026Steering, Electrical system. DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain that the electric power steering warning light illuminates after engine start and DTC U2011:1C is stored. Zinc-plated whisker may form inside the EPS motor…
Other model years of the Mazda CX-30
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 386 | 1 | 5 | 29 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 33 | 2,500 | 2 | 5 | 29 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 25 | 37,000 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 34 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 33 | 23,000 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 46 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 101 | 5,078 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 100 · More | Stable |
| 2020 | 34 | 3,950 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 54 · Typical | Stable |
All Mazda CX-30 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Mazda CX-30 have?
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2023 Mazda CX-30 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 Mazda CX-30 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (28% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 6.
Has the 2023 Mazda CX-30 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2023 Mazda CX-30 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Mazda CX-30 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Mazda CX-30 get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Mazda CX-30 (CX-30 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 26 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-30 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,000 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 45,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.