Mazda CX-30 years to avoid
More than twice the CX-30's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mazda CX-30 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mazda CX-30 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda CX-30 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine69
- Electrical50
- Driver assistance44
- Brakes34
- Visibility20
- Transmission20
- Airbags16
- Acceleration16
- Fuel system13
- Steering12
- Body10
- Wheels8
Mazda CX-30 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 4 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 26 | Electrical | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | - | 34 | Driver assistance | 2 | 3 | ||
| 2023 | - | 25 | Brakes | 1 | 5 | ||
| 2022 | 75 | 33 | Engine | 1 | 4 | ||
| 2021 | 35 | 101 | Engine | 5,078 | 2 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 74 | 34 | Brakes | 3,950 | 3 | 1 |
Recalls 7
Mazda CX-30 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Valve Stem Seals Class Action Settlement Program for Excessive Oil Consumption and Oil Consumption...
- Subject: TSB 01-001/26 Warranty and Parts Kit Update INCLUDES: Warranty Extension Program
- SSPD8
- Special service program - SSPD5 - warranty extension - multi-model - valve stem seals class action
- SSPD8
- Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) to extend the warranty...
- Customer service program CSP12 - denso low-pressure fuel pump customer service program warranty extension
- On certain subject vehicles, the check engine light is illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) to extend the warranty...
Questions about the Mazda CX-30
What years of the Mazda CX-30 should you avoid?
2021. It has more than twice the Mazda CX-30's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2021 alone has 101, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Mazda CX-30?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mazda CX-30?
Engine, with 69 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (50) and driver assistance (44).
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-30 have?
7 recalls between 2020 and 2026. The 2020 model year has the most, with 3.
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