Mazda CX-30

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 30 European countries that registered the Mazda CX-30 in 2025 (46,180 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Mazda CX-30 registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Mazda CX-30 cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mazda CX-30 (from registration data). 9 variants.

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Other Mazda models

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 402 complaints for the Mazda CX-30, most often about engine, unknown or other, electrical system, forward collision avoidance. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 95% of Mazda CX-30s pass their MOT test first time, based on 1,229 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 10 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Mazda CX-30. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-11-20

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Romania)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-08-14

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-05-21

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Romania)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-08-14

• AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2025

  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.

  NHTSA campaign 25V357000 · reported 29/05/2025

• AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2024

  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.

  NHTSA campaign 25V357000 · reported 29/05/2025

• LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS · NHTSAModel year 2024

  Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.

  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. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.

  NHTSA campaign 24V649000 · reported 03/09/2024

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

  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 ability.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.

  NHTSA campaign 23V275000 · reported 18/04/2023

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

  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 ability.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.

  NHTSA campaign 23V275000 · reported 18/04/2023

• STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

  Mazda 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.

  Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power liftgate control module software and inspect the serial number of the power liftgate drive unit, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4621B.

  NHTSA campaign 21V086000 · reported 18/02/2021

• TIRES:VALVEUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

  Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.

  Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four tire air valves with new parts, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4721B.

  NHTSA campaign 21V101000 · reported 22/02/2021

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2020

  Mazda 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.

  Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the evaporative vent hose in the fuel tank. If the hose is disconnected, it will be reconnected and the charcoal canister with some related parts will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4520F.

  NHTSA campaign 20V347000 · reported 12/06/2020

• STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEUS · NHTSAModel year 2020

  Mazda 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.

  Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power liftgate control module software and inspect the serial number of the power liftgate drive unit, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4621B.

  NHTSA campaign 21V086000 · reported 18/02/2021

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS · NHTSAModel year 2020

  Mazda 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.

  Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary. If bolts are missing, the affected brake caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4420F.

  NHTSA campaign 20V346000 · reported 12/06/2020

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mazda recalls.