2025 Mazda CX-30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-30 years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mazda CX-30. That ranks 5th out of 7 CX-30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 46%), typically at around 71 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Mazda CX-30 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 46% | 71 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 38% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | 386 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | 700 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Mazda CX-30 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software
Problem: 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.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
I am writing regarding my 2025 Mazda CX-30, purchased brand new with 0 miles on [XXX]. The vehicle currently has 22,000 miles. I am extremely concerned about the reliability and, most importantly, the SAFETY of this vehicle. August 29, 2025: I brought the vehicle to the dealership after receiving a…
The wiper settings cannot be adjusted every speed is high- (meaning, the wipers always go super fast) unless, its on auto. I dont alwaus want to use auto. My dealership tech now has "refused" to work with me anymore- or has encouraged me to find another dealership bc of all the random little things…
2025 Mazda CX-30 experienced a sudden complete loss of power while driving at highway speed with no prior warning lights or indications of malfunction. Immediately before shutdown, steering became extremely stiff due to loss of power steering assist. Vehicle was steered towards the shoulder during…
On multiple occasions while driving in rain/snow/ice, the vehicle will initially throw an "i-ACTIVESENSE Partially Disabled Due to Camera Malfunction" error. This initially disables adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, blind spot detection, etc. This error immediately then cascades to throw a…
The vehicle has major electrical issues. The ABS and all over driver safety options would shut off for days at a time. I had purchased this cx30 as new on January 02, 2026. It totally died and wouldn't start on February 03, 2026. It had to ve towed by mazda roadside assistance to Towne Mazda dealer…
Other Mazda CX-30 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-30 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 1 |
| 2024 CX-30 | 31 | 2 |
| 2023 CX-30 | 25 | 1 |
| 2022 CX-30 | 33 | 1 |
| 2021 CX-30 | 101 | 2 |
| 2020 CX-30 | 34 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda CX-30?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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.