Mazda CX-30
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 presents a good reliability score with zero recalls or complaints, but a high TSB count suggests potential for minor issues requiring attention.
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Trim: Premium Plus Package | Premium Plus Package | — |
| 2024 | Trim: Premium Plus Package | Premium Plus Package | — |
| 2023 | Trim: Select Package | Select Package | — |
| 2022 | Trim: Select Package | Select Package | — |
| 2021 | Trim: Premium Package | Premium Package | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $21,900, Trim: Select Pkg | Select Pkg | $21,900 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Valvetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.4, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.4 | 16 | 16 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.5 | 18 | 18 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | rearAeb | blindSpotIntervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 MAZDA CX-30 SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Mazda CX-30 presents a good reliability score with zero recalls or complaints, but a high TSB count suggests potential for minor issues requiring attention.
2025
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 offers average reliability, but buyers must confirm the air bag system recall has been addressed.
2024
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 presents an average reliability profile, with a critical recall concerning airbag deactivation risk.
2023
The 2023 Mazda CX-30 offers a solid driving experience and excellent safety ratings, but its average reliability verdict warrants careful inspection.
2022
The 2022 Mazda CX-30 offers a solid driving experience with excellent safety ratings, but its 'Average' reliability verdict warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2021
The 2021 Mazda CX-30 offers a compelling blend of upscale design and engaging driving dynamics, but its average reliability rating warrants careful inspection.
2020
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 offers good safety ratings and a refined interior, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting its fuel and brake systems due to critical recalls.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mazda CX-30?
Carfocal currently has 7 published CX-30 reports, covering 2020 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mazda CX-30 presents a good reliability score with zero recalls or complaints, but a high TSB count suggests potential for minor issues requiring attention.
Published year coverage: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Mazda CX-30 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mazda CX-30. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mazda cx-30 presents a good reliability score with zero recalls or complaints, but a high tsb count suggests potential for minor issues requiring attention. and the 2026 mazda cx-30 offers good value if purchased at a fair market price, given its strong safety ratings and generally positive reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
7 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mazda CX-30?
Across Carfocal's published CX-30 guides, recurring problem areas include Infotainment System, Windshield Wipers, and Brake Pads/Rotors. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Infotainment System, Windshield Wipers, and Brake Pads/Rotors.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 7
- Years tracked
- 7
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints