2026 Mazda CX-30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2026 Mazda CX-30, most often about the vehicle speed control. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Mazda CX-30 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control21
Exterior lighting10
Electrical system10
Power train11
Forward collision avoidance10
Engine11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2026 Mazda CX-30 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2026 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

2026 Mazda CX-30 safety ratings

2026 MAZDA CX-30 SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2026 Mazda CX-30 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2026 Mazda CX-30 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2026 Mazda CX-30 side pole test, NHTSA
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 vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Abrupt acceleration while pushing the gas pedal, erratic tachometer. Stays at the same speed for a while when gas is pushed at highway speeds then accelerates abruptly. Vibration and noise during park. During highway driving, merging and passing got risky. Bought the brand new car on 7 September,…
Complaint 11764594 · Sep 16, 2026
I was driving my 2026 Mazda CX-30 in a parking lot and was pulling into a parking space at a very low speed. I lightly pressed the accelerator to move the car forward, but the car suddenly surged forward much faster than I intended or expected based on how lightly I had pressed the pedal. The…
Complaint 11757325 · Aug 16, 2026

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