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Mazda CX-30 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 252 owner complaints for the Mazda CX-30, covering model years 2020 to 2026. The 2021 model year drew the most complaints (101), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 7 recall campaigns on file
  • 252 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 7 model years with data (2020–2026)
  • most complaints: 2021 (101 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (67 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V357000 (reported May 29, 2025)
  • 25 complaints reporting a crash (9.9%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (0.4%)
  • 14 complaints reporting an injury (5.6%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mazda CX-30 complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2021 model year has the most complaints: 101 of 252, or 40.1%. Next come 2020 (33) and 2022 (33). The fewest are for 2026, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mazda CX-30 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2020–2026Column chart of 252 complaints across 7 model years. The highest is 2021 with 101. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2020: 33 complaints3320202021: 101 complaints10120212022: 33 complaints3320222023: 24 complaints2420232024: 31 complaints3120242025: 26 complaints2620252026: 4 complaints42026
Mazda CX-30 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mazda CX-30 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2020331000
202110110070
2022334030
2023245020
2024312120
2025262000
202641000
All model years252251140

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mazda CX-30 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 67 complaints (26.6% of all 252), followed by Electrical System (47) and Forward Collision Avoidance (36).

Components named most often in Mazda CX-30 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Mazda CX-30 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine6726.6%
Unknown or Other4819.0%
Electrical System4718.7%
Forward Collision Avoidance3614.3%
Service Brakes2911.5%
Power Train207.9%
Visibility/Wiper187.1%
Vehicle Speed Control166.3%
Air Bags156.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System135.2%
Steering124.8%
Lane Departure114.4%
Structure104.0%
Wheels72.8%
Exterior Lighting62.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mazda CX-30 recalls

7 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CX-30, newest first. The 7 campaigns cover model years 2020 to 2025. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 7 recall campaigns
Mazda CX-30 recall campaigns covering each model year
2020: 3 campaigns2021: 2 campaigns2022: 1 campaign2023: 1 campaign2024: 2 campaigns2025: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V357000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software

    Model years 2024–2025

    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.

    Consequence:
    Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  2. NHTSA campaign 24V649000

    Reported

    Lane Departure › Sensing System › Camera; Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking; Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model year 2024

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  3. NHTSA campaign 23V275000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model years 2022–2023

    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.

    Consequence:
    Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  4. NHTSA campaign 21V101000

    Reported

    Tires › Valve

    Model year 2021

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.

    Consequence:
    A sudden air leak from the tire air valve may cause a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  5. NHTSA campaign 21V086000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate

    Model years 2020–2021

    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.

    Consequence:
    If the power liftgate unexpectedly lowers while a person is accessing the rear storage area of the vehicle, it can increase their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power liftgate control module software and inspect the serial number of the power liftgate drive unit, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4621B.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  6. NHTSA campaign 20V347000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2020

    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.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, the engine may stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the evaporative vent hose in the fuel tank. If the hose is disconnected, it will be reconnected and the charcoal canister with some related parts will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4520F.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  7. NHTSA campaign 20V346000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model year 2020

    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.

    Consequence:
    Loose brake calipers can reduce braking performance or interfere with wheel rotation, affecting vehicle handling. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary. If bolts are missing, the affected brake caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4420F.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mazda CX-30 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mazda CX-30 have?

NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mazda CX-30, covering model years 2020 to 2026. The most recent, 25V357000, was reported on May 29, 2025 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2020 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Mazda CX-30 model year has the most complaints?

The 2021 model year, with 101 of the 252 complaints in NHTSA’s file (40.1%). The next are 2020 (33) and 2022 (33). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mazda CX-30 complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 67 complaints, or 26.6% of all 252. Electrical System (47) and Forward Collision Avoidance (36) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mazda CX-30?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mazda dealer.

How many Mazda CX-30 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 252 complaints, 25 report a crash, 1 a fire, 14 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Mazda models

8 models · most complaints first

The Mazda models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Mazda VIN decoder with every Mazda model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Mazda 3 2004–2026 · 29 recalls · 2,983 complaints
  • Mazda 626 1995–2003 · 7 recalls · 2,458 complaints
  • Mazda CX-5 2012–2026 · 8 recalls · 2,443 complaints
  • Mazda 6 2002–2021 · 28 recalls · 2,234 complaints
  • Mazda Tribute 2000–2011 · 20 recalls · 2,102 complaints
  • Mazda CX-9 2007–2023 · 13 recalls · 1,487 complaints
  • Mazda CX-7 2007–2013 · 6 recalls · 1,131 complaints
  • Mazda Protege 1995–2003 · 6 recalls · 805 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.