2023 Mazda CX-30 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Mazda CX-30 has a complaint index of 20, the second-lowest among six model years, and ranks 5th worst (meaning it's near the best). It carries a Best verdict, with 24 complaints and one brake-related recall (23V275000).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #5 of 6 CX-30 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 24
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 24 city / 31.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2023 Mazda CX-30 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes7 (29%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (25%)
- Other5 (21%)
- Engine4 (17%)
- Electrical System3 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (13%)
- Airbags2 (8%)
- Lane Departure2 (8%)
- Steering2 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes can fail to hold at stops or in traffic, sometimes surging forward instead of stopping and leading to a crash.
- Some owners tie brake failure directly to the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit recall (23V275000), saying the dealer denied a link after a crash.
- The collision avoidance system has triggered phantom automatic braking on the highway with no obstacle present.
- Blind spot monitoring has activated constantly on the driver side, and rear cross traffic warning has stopped working without a lasting dealer fix.
- The steering has suddenly stiffened during a turn, described as a bound mechanical gear, resulting in a curb strike and tie rod damage.
- The transmission has felt like it accelerates on its own when releasing the brake from Park.
2023 Mazda CX-30 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V275000Apr 18, 2023Brakes2,410 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
2023 Mazda CX-30 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,425
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other CX-30 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Mazda CX-30 a good year?
- Yes, relative to other CX-30 years. It has a complaint index of 20, the second-lowest of the six years with data, and carries a Best verdict.
- What problems does the 2023 Mazda CX-30 have?
- NHTSA lists 24 complaints for 2023, led by brakes (7 complaints, 29% share) and collision avoidance/camera issues (6 complaints, 25% share). Four of the seven brake complaints involved crashes.
- Does the 2023 Mazda CX-30 have a recall?
- Yes, one recall: campaign 23V275000, covering a possible ABS Hydraulic Control Unit failure that can reduce braking ability. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2023 CX-30 compare to other years?
- 2023 ranks 5th worst out of six years, with a complaint index of 20, well below 2021's index of 100 (Avoid) and close to 2020's index of 0 (Best).