Avoid: 2021 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2020
4 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 6 model years, the Mazda CX-30 has 250 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. 2021 drew the most complaints (101), 2023 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (25).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Mazda CX-30 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $20,498–$24,131.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2021 (101 complaints). Lowest: 2023 (25).
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment among owners, characterized by high satisfaction with driving dynamics, interior quality, and overall reliability.
Thick A-pillars and other design elements creating visibility obstructions.
Real-world fuel efficiency noted as just "decent" or "not great," combined with a small tank size reducing range.
Easily scratched gauge cluster and infotainment screen plastic; interior vibrations during acceleration in some base models; poor wireless charger performance (acts more as a phone heater).
Lack of touchscreen infotainment (controlled only by rotary dial), no power liftgate, limited USB ports, and a basic key fob are noted as cons.
Very frequent mention of cramped rear seats, especially with child car seats, and limited trunk space.
Owner insights cover all generations of the CX-30. Individual model years are broken down above.
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