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2024 Mazda CX-30 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2024 Mazda CX-30 sits mid-pack among CX-30 years: 43 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 47, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations.

Driver Assistance leads the complaint categories with 14 reports (33% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

43

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other CX-30 years?

CX-30 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted136 complaints2020: 47 complaints2021: 136 complaints2022: 51 complaints2023: 39 complaints2024: 43 complaints2025: 48 complaints
CX-30 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Mazda CX-30 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1433%
Airbags716%
Other512%
Brakes49%
Electrical System49%
Seats25%
Body & Structure25%
Fuel System12%
Speed Control12%
Visibility & Wipers12%
Transmission12%
Lighting12%

Does the 2024 Mazda CX-30 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V357000AirbagsMay 29, 2025 · 171,412 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

24V649000Driver AssistanceSeptember 3, 2024 · 672 units

Defect

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.

Consequence

Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“While driving normally at highway speed on I-880 South, the braking system failed to decelerate the vehicle. When the brake pedal was pressed firmly, there was no normal slowing—only a sliding sensation, as if the wheels locked and the car moved forward on ice. This led to a collision with a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · October 9, 2025 · crash

“While driving normally at highway speed on I-880 South, the braking system failed to decelerate the vehicle. When the brake pedal was pressed firmly, there was no normal slowing—only a sliding sensation, as if the wheels locked and the car moved forward on ice. This led to a collision with a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · October 9, 2025 · crash

“The door locks and some of the settings like the lane departure & the blind spot monitoring all of a sudden do not work consisently. The door locks do not stay locked and lopen whilde driving or at night agter they have been locked. The setting are set for them tpo lock on their own-not consistent. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 16, 2024

“The door locks and some of the settings like the lane departure & the blind spot monitoring all of a sudden do not work consisently. The door locks do not stay locked and lopen whilde driving or at night agter they have been locked. The setting are set for them tpo lock on their own-not consistent. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 16, 2024

“While driving normally at highway speed on I-880 South, the braking system failed to decelerate the vehicle. When the brake pedal was pressed firmly, there was no normal slowing—only a sliding sensation, as if the wheels locked and the car moved forward on ice. This led to a collision with a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 9, 2025 · crash

2024 Mazda CX-30 — common questions

Is the 2024 Mazda CX-30 reliable?

It is close to typical for the CX-30: 43 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2024 CX-30 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (14 complaints), airbags (7 complaints), other (5 complaints).

Does the 2024 Mazda CX-30 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Mazda CX-30. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mazda CX-30 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the CX-30 years to avoid are 2021. The cleanest record among CX-30 years belongs to 2023.

How safe is the 2024 Mazda CX-30?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.