2022 Mazda CX-30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 19, 2026 · 33 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CX-30 years
About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mazda CX-30. That ranks 3rd out of 7 CX-30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Mazda CX-30
2021 Mazda CX-30 SKYACTIV-G in Penang, Malaysia.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Mazda CX-30 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine9
Electrical System6
Steering6
Unknown or Other6
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Air Bags3 · ~23,000 mi
Service Brakes3
Structure3
Seat Belts2
Visibility/wiper2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine927%———
Electrical System618%———
Steering618%———
Unknown or Other618%———
Forward Collision Avoidance515%———
Air Bags39%23,000——
Service Brakes39%———
Structure39%———
Seat Belts26%———
Visibility/wiper26%———
Wheels26%———
Exterior Lighting13%———
Lane Departure13%———
Latches/locks/linkages13%———
Power Train13%———
Tires13%———
Vehicle Speed Control13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 8 complaints
2022: 5202252023: 8202382024: 7202472025: 6202562026: 720267

n = 33 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Mazda CX-30 recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/moduleApr 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V275000 · 2,410 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

1.5 years after purchasing new my passenger side front door would not open from the inside. Mazda states car is out of warranty at 36837 miles indicating a cable had come disconnected. Approximately 1.5 years later at 59934 miles the front passenger door again would not open from the inside. Mazda…

Structure · received Aug 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11758092

The rear wheel bearing failed at approximately 50k miles, causing grinding noise, humming, vibration, steering pull. It was replaced by Mazda under warranty in 2025. The wheel bearing failed again at approximately 59k miles. I have seen reports from other CX-30 owners describing the same recurring…

Wheels · received Jul 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11751249

I don't know, is 4:20 in the morning. Oh, is it work? I was sitting in my car and all of a sudden pop and I had ringing in my ear. According to Mazda, connect, I got some weird network. Error the network failure error some kind of engine failure. Error I don't know what happened. But I've been…

Air Bags · received Apr 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11730646

1. The system that is failing is the rear tailgate. When it is opened or closed there is a clicking sound as if it is tryng to engage the lock multiple times. While driving this continues with the tailgate closed turning on and off the interior lights in the vehicle and showing on the front console…

Structure · received Mar 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11727183

My infotainment system is brikecked ! I cant turn off my lane assist and its like a battle to keep it in roads that dont have lines and especially when you get stuck in a groove of a road. Its scary! I got put into a grove my car being awd the rest followed and I get out of the grove and lane…

Electrical System · received Mar 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11727246

Other Mazda CX-30 years

← 2021 CX-30 · 2023 CX-30 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 CX-3040
2025 CX-30261
2024 CX-30312
2023 CX-30251
2022331
2021 CX-301012
2020 CX-30343

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Mazda CX-30?

Owners most often report engine, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Mazda CX-30?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Mazda CX-30 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX-30 model years, the 2022 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.