2022 Mazda CX-30: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Mazda CX-30 has 31 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and steering. Owners most often flag limited rear passenger and cargo space: very frequent mention of cramped rear seats, especially with child car seats, and limited trunk space.

Safety record for the 2022 model year

31
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Mazda CX-30 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2022 a good year for the CX-30?

Across the 5 CX-30 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 26 (2019) to 102 (2021). With 31 complaints, the 2022 CX-30 sits about the same asthe 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

engine
9
steering
6
electrical system
6
forward collision avoidance
5
air bags
3

Recalls affecting the 2022 CX-30

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 23V275000

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 abil

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment among owners, characterized by high satisfaction with driving dynamics, interior quality, and overall reliability.

  • Limited rear passenger and cargo space: very frequent mention of cramped rear seats, especially with child car seats, and limited trunk space.
  • Interior blind spots: thick A-pillars and other design elements creating visibility obstructions. Frequency: recurrent.

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 $22,184–$29,287 across 2020 to 2026 model years.

Other CX-30 model years

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