2020 Mazda CX-30: common problems and reliability
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34 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2020 CX-30?The 2020 Mazda CX-30 has 34 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and engine.
Safety record for the 2020 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Mazda CX-30 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2020 a good year for the CX-30?
Across the 7 CX-30 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 25 (2023) to 101 (2021). With 34 complaints, the 2020 CX-30 sits about the same as the model's median of 31.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2020 CX-30
structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Campaign 21V086000Mazda 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Campaign 20V346000Mazda 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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 20V347000Mazda 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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment among owners, characterized by high satisfaction with driving dynamics, interior quality, and overall reliability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the CX-30. See the full CX-30 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used CX-30 listings typically run $20,498–$24,131.
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