Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2021. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-30 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 CX-30 | 26 | 1 |
| 2024 CX-30 | 33 | 2 |
| 2023 CX-30 | 25 | 1 |
| 2022 CX-30 | 33 | 1 |
| 2021 CX-30Most complaints | 101 | 2 |
| 2020 CX-30 | 34 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine68
- Unknown or other49
- Electrical system49
- Forward collision avoidance37
- Service brakes29
- Power train20
- Visibility/wiper18
- Vehicle speed control16
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 27 CX-30 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 12 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | 12 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 7 model-year variants; 7 of 7 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 MAZDA CX-30 SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.7 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 7 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.1–8.7 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CX-30 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| 2025 | CX-30 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.0 | 7.1 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | CX-30 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.0 | 7.1 | 8.2 |
| 2023 | CX-30 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.0 | 7.1 | 8.2 |
| 2022 | CX-30 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| 2021 | CX-30 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.9 | 7.1 | 8.1 |
| 2020 | CX-30 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.9 | 7.1 | 8.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
4,923 CX-30 cars are on the New Zealand register; 16% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 621 | 621 | 0 |
| 2025 | 725 | 723 | 1 |
| 2024 | 460 | 454 | 4 |
| 2023 | 451 | 436 | 13 |
| 2022 | 529 | 500 | 28 |
| 2021 | 873 | 754 | 114 |
| 2020 | 1,135 | 656 | 476 |
| 2019 | 129 | 0 | 129 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
13,172 CX-30 cars are on Dutch roads; 21% arrived later as imports, and 49 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 655 | €42,550 |
| 2025 | 1,196 | €42,150 |
| 2024 | 1,305 | €41,200 |
| 2023 | 1,523 | €40,200 |
| 2022 | 1,766 | €38,250 |
| 2021 | 2,634 | €36,999 |
| 2020 | 2,977 | €36,130 |
| 2019 | 1,116 | €35,110 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,592 CX-30 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel; 100% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68 | — |
| 2025 | 140 | — |
| 2024 | 140 | — |
| 2023 | 226 | — |
| 2022 | 162 | 53,000 km |
| 2021 | 386 | 58,000 km |
| 2020 | 352 | 71,000 km |
| 2019 | 118 | 77,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 225 CX-30 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 1 of those collisions were fatal and 49 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | 1 | 19 |
| 2024 | 53 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | 62 | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 32 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
38,610 CX-30 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,716 | 66 |
| 2024 | 5,445 | 69 |
| 2023 | 5,587 | 13 |
| 2022 | 5,782 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7,784 | 20 |
| 2020 | 6,071 | 13 |
| 2019 | 225 | 2 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
6,685 CX-30 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 94% passed first time, against 88% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 168 | 97% |
| 2020 | 6,292 | 94% |
| 2019 | 225 | 91% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | CX-30 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| Visibility | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Brakes | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Suspension | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.1% | 0.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
130,954 new Mazda CX-30 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2019 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (6,883), Spain (4,145), Italy (4,104).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27,942 | 137 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 41,195 | 139 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 47,303 | 144 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 14,514 | 146 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
27,678 Mazda CX-30 cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions average 7.2 l/100 km on the road, against 6.1 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 19% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,673 | 7.2 | 6.0 | +21% |
| Petrol hybrid | 26,005 | 7.2 | 6.1 | +19% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the petrol hybrid Mazda CX-30 uses 7.2 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,080 litres: €2,357 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol hybrid | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,357 | €2,360 |
| Italy | €2,180 | €2,183 |
| Spain | €1,926 | €1,928 |
| France | €2,411 | €2,414 |
| Poland | €1,687 | €1,690 |
| United Kingdom | £1,888 | £1,891 |
| United States | $1,224 | $1,226 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the CX-30 in 10 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The images of the front-, side-, and rear-view cameras may not appear on the centre display monitor due to improper processing logic in the view monitor camera control module.Loss of camera images when in reverse and/or using the 360° monitor can increase the …
Because defects in the adaptive LED lights have been identified, they need to be inspected and, if necessary, reprogram the ECU for adaptive LED lights. In the absence of these LED lights, the risk of accidents increases. The product does not comply with the r…
Certain of the vehicles concerned may unexpectedly stop during driving due to inadvertent activation of the Smart Brake Support system, thereby increasing the risk of collision with a following vehicle. The product does not comply with the requirements laid do…
The retaining force of the power liftgate drive motor may be insufficient and the support may be reduced especially at high ambient temperatures.As a result, the power liftgate could unexpectedly lower while a person is accessing the rear storage area of the v…
The optical axis of the Adaptive LED Headlight (ALH) may be adjusted too high while it is initialized in the center position. As a result, the oncoming traffic is blinded by the glare of the headlamp, increasing the risk of an accident.
The brake caliper mounting bolts may be loose or missing.This may cause reduced braking performance and caliper interference with wheel rotation, resulting in loss of control over the vehicle and increased risk of an incident.
Due to an improper manufacturing process of the fuel tank, when fully refueling the vehicle, liquid fuel will eventually fill the charcoal canister resulting in a leak. A leak from the canister in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fir…
Mazda 3: Due to inappropriate software of the powertrain control module (PCM), the automatic idling restart (IR) may fail to restart the engine after idle stopping (i-stop), causing it to stall and increasing the risk of an accident; Mazda 3 and CX-30: Due to …
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system might be inappropriately programmed.Consequently, even in the absence of an obstacle it might unexpectedly activate and trigger the brakes, increasing the risk of an accident.
On certain subject vehicles, it is possible that the powertrain control module (PCM) provides an inappropriate air/fuel ratio causing a lean condition. This may cause the engine to stall in motion, increasing the risk of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
7 campaigns cover the CX-30.
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
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.
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.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-30 vehicles. When fully opened, the power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The evaporative vent hose for the fuel tank may be disconnected, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the charcoal canister vent at the rear of the vehicle.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 and Mazda3 vehicles. The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly allowing the calipers to loosen.
NHTSA recalls