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2023 Mazda CX-30 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda CX-30, most often about the brakes (28% of complaints). It is 6th of 7 CX-30 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.

Complaints25
Recalls1
Crashes reported5
Fires reported0
Injuries reported2

Most common 2023 Mazda CX-30 problems

  1. Brakes

    7 complaints · 28%

  2. Driver assistance

    7 complaints · 28%

    Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, blind spot detection, warning.

    The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced erroneous lane assist and brake assist failures, causing the vehicle to drive into the wrong lane. The vehicle experienced acceleration and braking assist failures. Occasionally, the vehicle failed to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 45,000 miles
  3. Other or unspecified

    6 complaints · 24%

  4. Suspension

    3 complaints · 12%

  5. Transmission

    3 complaints · 12%

    The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced erroneous lane assist and brake assist failures, causing the vehicle to drive into the wrong lane. The vehicle experienced acceleration and braking assist failures. Occasionally, the vehicle failed to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 45,000 miles
  6. Electrical

    3 complaints · 12%

    The contact owns a 2023 Mazda. The contact stated that the vehicle was braking randomly while driving. There was an unknown malfunction code that flashed quickly. The steering was stiff and failed to turn. The steering wheel adjusted and guided the vehicle into the wrong lane. The RPM was sporadically reeving. The RPM…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 37,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced erroneous lane assist and brake assist failures, causing the vehicle to drive into the wrong lane. The vehicle experienced acceleration and braking assist failures. Occasionally, the vehicle failed to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 45,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2023 Mazda CX-30 recalls

  1. Brakes: control unit/module

    NHTSA 23V275000 · April 18, 2023 · 2,410 vehicles

    Risk: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS hcu, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 12, 2023. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823d.

    Full defect summary

    Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 cx-30 and 2023 cx-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit (hcu) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2023 Mazda CX-30

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-30?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (7 complaints); driver assistance (7 complaints); other or unspecified (6 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2023 Mazda CX-30 have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 18, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2023 a bad year for the Mazda CX-30?
It is 6th of 7 CX-30 model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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