2024 Mazda CX-30
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 100 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
35% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
CRASH INJURY23% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
While driving normally at highway speed on I-880 South, the braking system failed to decelerate the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 20251015
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES
19% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.
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When I first got my Mazda CX30 2024 New lease ,my Breaks were very weak & didn't perform as new. Only 2 years later w 9K miles on it, Mazda states my breaks need to be replaced. My rotors need to be shave.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260803
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURY13% of complaints: lane departure — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing blind spot detection and assist.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6.
Campaign 24V649000 — check if this car was fixed
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.
Campaign 25V357000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2024 Mazda CX-30 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 24V649000 (exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance, lane departure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V357000 (air bags) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2024 Mazda CX-30 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-30?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda CX-30 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.