repaired · 2025 Q1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Mazda CX-30Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2023 Mazda CX-30, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-275 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mazda CX-30 has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Power train
3Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags
2Back over prevention
2Lane departure
2Steering
108 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 7 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 Mazda CX-30 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other CX-30 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CX-30 median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Mazda CX-30 safety ratings
2023 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What CX-30 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am the original owner of a 2023 Mazda CX-30 AWD (VIN: [XXX]), purchased new on XXX from Mazda of Clearwater, [XXX]. This vehicle has experienced four separate warranty failure events involving critical safety systems within approximately 32 months and 44,530 miles of ownership. In June 2026, at…
While driving down the road a vehicle in front of me braked to stop for a bus loading kids, as I stepped on the brakes nothing happened and the vehicle surged forward. After the accident I viewed the vehicles onboard system status and it had logged several errors including errors to the activsense…
My brakes failed at a stop light. I was waiting at a red light waiting to get on the freeway. Brake was completely pressed, when my car started rolling forward. I kept trying to apply more force to brakes but was unable to stop the vehicle until it rolled into the car in front of me. I then had my…
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