This page covers 1 recall, 22 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Mazda CX-30.
25–29 mpg combined
8.1–9.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The most notable pattern in 2023 Mazda CX-30 complaints centers on the forward collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking system. Owners report the system activating unexpectedly at highway speeds, particularly in cold weather, causing sudden hard stops without an obvious reason. A separate but related cluster describes the opposite problem: braking failing to respond when needed, with the vehicle surging forward instead of slowing. Some of those reports also mention driver assist system error codes logging at the same time. Electric power steering stiffness comes up in a couple of reports, with owners describing the wheel becoming difficult or impossible to turn during low-speed maneuvers. A single report describes white particulate matter blowing through the HVAC vents, with a dealer reportedly attributing it to a failed evaporative coating on the evaporator.
22
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit may be damaged, reducing your vehicle's braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic control unit if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
