Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 has 3 recalls, 31 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
31
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V086000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-30 vehicles. When fully opened, the power liftgate may partially lower unex...
20V346000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 and Mazda3 vehicles. The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been...
20V347000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The evaporative vent hose for the fue...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2020 Mazda CX-30 has an intermittent no-start condition caused by a complete electrical failure. ... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I OWN 2020 MAZDA CX 30 WITH 66000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING WITH JERKY MOTIONS. ON JULY 1... |
| May 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The initial sensor alarm indication was low oil pressure and within less then an hour engine malfunc... |
| Apr 5, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The front camera didn't operate properly The brakes have an elongated stopping distance |
| Dec 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrum... |
| Nov 29, 2024 | ENGINE | Low Engine Oil Light keeps appearing at seemingly random intervals. I will heat up my vehicle, begin... |
| Nov 16, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Rear coil spring broke at ~33,000 miles under normal driving conditions. No warnings given in vehicl... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Defective windshield. There is visible warping in the windshield and Mazda won't cover the cost of ... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | Front and rear brakes premature wear, would have failed safety inspection under 30,000 miles but bra... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My sunroof spontaneously shattered/exploded during a standstill at a stoplight while waiting to ente... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am experiencing sharp edge on the Driver Side window up button. The Nicle plating is wearing off a... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | There is a module that should connect to the hatch door to open. That module in no longer available.... |
| Jun 24, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2020 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated while driving out of the driveway, the steer... |
| Feb 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought Mazda CX30 in 2020 and the battery already starts to fail. The engine light and the battery... |
| Jan 20, 2023 | ENGINE | Every 1000 miles the low oil light comes on. I have 24000 miles on the car and this only started abo... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The car was running in parking garage without ignition being turned on. When I entered the car, the... |
| Dec 26, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Driver door cannot be opened from inside with either engine ON or OFF. After I came home from work ,... |
| Oct 3, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Check Engine light is on Mazda knows this model car has a manufacture defect based on a 3 page safet... |
| Apr 11, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving across Speer Blvd in Denver, CO (6 lanes) the emergency assist brake engaged and broug... |
| Jan 19, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY KEY FOB HAS FAILED 5 TIMES AND AS A RESUKLT IT DRAINS THE BATTERY THUS NEEDING TO GRET A JUMP STA... |