2020 Mazda CX-30: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
32
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
12.5
Severity index
Severity index 12.5 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 28.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 21.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 15.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 15.6% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 15.6% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 9.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 9.4% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 9 of 32 complaints (28.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V086000 | 18/02/2021 | 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 unexpectedly when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope. |
| 20V346000 | 12/06/2020 | 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 tightened properly during assembly, possibly allowing the calipers to loosen. |
| 20V347000 | 12/06/2020 | 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 fuel tank may be disconnected, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the charcoal canister vent at the rear of the vehicle. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.