YearToAvoid

2025 Mazda CX-30 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2025 Mazda CX-30 has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 3rd worst out of 6 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 26 complaints, 1 recall, and 2 crashes, with electrical system issues making up 46% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
60/100
#3 of 6 CX-30 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
26
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2023
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
27
24 city / 31.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2025 Mazda CX-30 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System12 (46%)
  2. Other10 (38%)
  3. Engine4 (15%)
  4. Brakes3 (12%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (12%)
  6. Fuel System3 (12%)
  7. Lane Departure3 (12%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (12%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers3 (12%)
  10. 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

  • Electrical warning messages like "i-Activsense Malfunction," "In Vehicle Network malfunction," and "ABS Malfunction" appear together on startup, sometimes at low mileage.
  • Wireless phone charger overheats phones to the point of burning hands during use of more than 10 minutes.
  • Collision avoidance sensors trigger warnings or automatic braking with no vehicle nearby and adequate following distance.
  • Steering pulls to one side and the car exhibits jerky, phantom-braking-like behavior as if cruise control engaged unexpectedly.
  • Tire pressure monitoring system reports incorrect or dropping psi readings shortly after a dealer service visit.
  • Driver-assist system (iActivsense) shows a persistent obstruction warning that cannot be turned off and flashes repeatedly.
2025 Mazda CX-30 complaints: complaints filed per month12Feb 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (12).

2025 Mazda CX-30 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V357000May 29, 2025Airbags171,412 vehicles

    Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2025 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.

2025 compared with other CX-30 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Best2024127
2024Avoid8031227
2025Caution6026127

All Mazda CX-30 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Mazda CX-30 reliable?
Compared to other CX-30 model years, 2025 ranks 3rd worst out of 6 with a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict. It has fewer complaints (26) than the worst year, 2021 (101), but more than the best years.
What is the main problem with the 2025 Mazda CX-30?
Electrical system issues are the top problem area, accounting for 46% of complaints (12 of 26), with owners reporting dashboard warning messages and network malfunctions.
Does the 2025 Mazda CX-30 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (25V357000) covers the airbag sensor unit, which can set an error code and deactivate airbags due to a low battery condition. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2025 CX-30 compare to the 2021 and 2024 models?
The 2021 (complaint index 100) and 2024 (complaint index 80) model years carry Avoid verdicts, both worse than the 2025's Caution rating and complaint index of 60.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Mazda CX-30?
EPA rates it at 27 mpg combined (24 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,425.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.