Model year
2023 Mazda CX-30
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 25 complaints for the 2023 Mazda CX-30 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (7), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (5). NHTSA rated the SUV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 34 complaints
- 2021 101 complaints
- 2022 33 complaints
- 2023 25 complaints
- 2024 33 complaints
- 2025 26 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
Recalls
23V275000 · Apr 18, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
Complaints
25 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-30 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| CX-30 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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