2023 Mazda CX-30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · 25 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CX-30 years
Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda CX-30. That ranks 6th out of 7 CX-30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (7 complaints, 28%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 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 2023 Mazda CX-30 problems

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

Service Brakes7
Unknown or Other6
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Electrical System3 · ~41,000 mi
Power Train3 · ~45,000 mi
Suspension3
Air Bags2
Back Over Prevention2
Lane Departure2 · ~45,000 mi
Steering2 · ~37,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes728%———
Unknown or Other624%———
Forward Collision Avoidance520%———
Electrical System312%41,000——
Power Train312%45,000——
Suspension312%———
Air Bags28%———
Back Over Prevention28%———
Lane Departure28%45,000——
Steering28%37,000——
Vehicle Speed Control28%———
Visibility/wiper28%30,000——
Engine14%———
Engine and Engine Cooling14%37,000——
Fuel/propulsion System14%———
Latches/locks/linkages14%———
Structure14%———
Wheels14%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 8 complaints
2023: 6202362024: 5202452025: 6202562026: 820268

n = 25 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 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.

The rearview mirror fell off when I lightly knocked with my sunshade. The Mazda dealership reattached the mirror when the car was in for an oil change. But then a year later, the same thing happened. I took my car to get an oil change at our regular mechanic and they re-attached the mirror, but…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767989

The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced erroneous Lane Assist and Brake Assist failures, causing the vehicle to drive into the wrong lane. The vehicle experienced acceleration and braking assist failures. Occasionally, the…

Electrical System · received Sep 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763348

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…

Service Brakes · received Aug 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11754216

The contact owns a 2023 Mazda. The contact stated that the vehicle was braking randomly while driving. There was an unknown malfunction code that flashed quickly. The steering was stiff and failed to turn. The steering wheel adjusted and guided the vehicle into the wrong lane. The RPM was…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11737807

Unexpected Automatic Emergency Braking Activation at Highway Speeds in Cold Temperatures. Description: I am reporting a safety issue with a 2023 Mazda CX-30 involving the collision avoidance / automatic emergency braking system. While driving at highway speeds, the system activates a forward…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Apr 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11734610

Other Mazda CX-30 years

← 2022 CX-30 · 2024 CX-30 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 CX-3040
2025 CX-30261
2024 CX-30312
2023251
2022 CX-30331
2021 CX-301012
2020 CX-30343

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-30?

Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 has fewer complaints than most years, 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.