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Mazda CX-30 2024

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 4x4

Specifications

Engine
2,500 cc
4
Cylinders4
Drivetrain4x4
Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · 4 door suv · Top Safety Pick
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap frontGood
Moderate overlap front: original testGood
Moderate overlap front: updated testGood
Side: updated testGood
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NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2024 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
9.0 L/100 km
Highway
7.1 L/100 km
Combined
8.1 L/100 km
Emissions
192 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

2 campaigns🇺🇸 Local data
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 25V357000 · 2025-05-29 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

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

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.

LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 24V649000 · 2024-09-03 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

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

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.

Common problems

31 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

POWER TRAIN 2026-09-09 · NHTSA

The vehicle is experiencing premature transmission failure, since about 9,000 miles. Mazda has been dropping the ball at replacing it under warranty and we found out there are 3 other CX-30s that I know of with similar issues. I believe Mazda has a faulty transmission in these cars based off my findings and other comp…

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2026-08-31 · NHTSA

What is happening with my car are the exact symptoms of the known Mazda Recall 6824H - where the Smart Brake Support suddenly engages for no reason and when it does not need to - which has almost caused me to be rear-ended a few times. This has happened at least 7-8 times since I have owned the vehicle. Apparently, my…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2026-08-14 · NHTSA

Reporting Product Defect in Mazda Vehicles I am writing to bring to your attention a recurring design flaw affecting current Mazda vehicles, including models such as CX30, MX30, and potentially the Mazda3 series. Following heavy rain or high humidity conditions, there is a consistent issue with the tire pressure sen…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 2026-08-03 · NHTSA

When I first got my Mazda CX30 2024 New lease ,my Breaks were very weak & didn't perform as new. Only 2 years later w 9K miles on it, Mazda states my breaks need to be replaced. My rotors need to be shave. A whole list of services on a car thats 2 years old. My concern is, break service at 9K confirm my car wasn't ne…

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2026-06-16 · NHTSA

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The automatic braking turned on while I was accelerating. My car is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I could have been rear ended because my car automatically braked at a…

STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-05-16 · NHTSA

[XXX] fuel door assembly has come loose from body. It looks like the clips that hold it in place have become worn or loose by the weight of the gas nozzle or by the fact that the gas door will not close correctly and car wash machine has made it looser and it appears to not shut all the way, and the body colored pan…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2026-04-14 · NHTSA

The vehicle intermittently fails to start when pressing the push-button start system. The start/stop button becomes unresponsive despite normal conditions (key present, brake engaged, no warning indicators preventing ignition). This has now occurred twice within two years of ownership, indicating a recurring issue ra…

VISIBILITY/WIPER 2026-04-06 · NHTSA

I was driving down the Highway and the sun roof just exploded send shards of glass everywhere and nothing had hit it or anything. It just exploded. When I got to the dealer the person ahead of me had the exact same thing and we compared pictures. It was scary, dangerous and really loud when it happened.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES 2026-03-05 · NHTSA

I was sold this 2024 Mazda cx30 from Ken ganley kia located in mentor Ohio (44060) the vehicle started showing major electrical issues. when they occur I have no control of the functions of anything in the cabin (infotainment, heat/air, braking system,) just to name a few. My wife and I were assured we were purchasin…

LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2026-02-07 · NHTSA

Cruise control and lane keeping system engaged. Vehicle will occasionally aggressively apply brakes, when nothing visible is in front of the vehicle. This has nearly cause our car to be rear ended on a number of occasions. I suspect the system mistakenly interprets a building or vehicle shadow as a physical object. T…

POWER TRAIN 2026-02-04 · NHTSA

I had both the left front and right front CV axles fail. My car only has 11.5k miles on. I first heard the clunking noise at 11k miles, went right to the dealer and had them watch me recreate the noise and they determined the axles needed to be replaced. This is incredible dangerous as the CV axle could have been co…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS Crash 1 injured 2025-12-05 · NHTSA

The contact rented a 2024 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, an "i-ACTIVSENSE Partially Disabled Front Radar Malfunction" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact attempted to exit the highway; however, the vehicle failed to stop upon depression of the brake peda…

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