Model year record
2026 Mazda CX-30 recalls & problems
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2026 Mazda CX-30.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2026 MAZDA CX-30 SUV N/A AWD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 14.7% |
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
CX-30 4WD
| City / highway | 24 / 31 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel
CX-30 4WD
| City / highway | 22 / 30 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Unknown or other
Abrupt acceleration while pushing the gas pedal, erratic tachometer. Stays at the same speed for a while when gas is pushed at highway speeds then accelerates abruptly. Vibration and noise during park. During highway driving, merging and passing got risky. Bought the brand new car on 7 September, immediately followed by these issues, got the car towed to the dealership on 10 September. Still in service who confirmed most of the issues were reproduced. No warnings in the console. Today is 16th. The last time I was contacted by the service was 11th. Was not given a timeline.
- Electrical system
I am reporting a severe electrical fire and system failure hazard resulting from unauthorized, dealership-installed aftermarket wiring modifications on a brand new 2026 Mazda CX-30. âAt the point of sale, Walker's Renton Mazda ([XXX]) spliced invasive, unauthorized aftermarket tracking/security wiring (suspected LoJack or similar) directly into the factory CAN-bus and main wiring harnesses. These modifications were done without consent, actively concealed during the pre-purchase inspection, and compromise the integrity of the vehicle's primary electrical architecture. âSpecifically, the physical installation bypassed standard safety protocols and compromised the vehicle's firewall…
- Exterior lighting
The high beams would turn on by themselves, and no matter what I did, they wouldn't turn off. Each time the high beams turned on, I would have to fiddle with the control stick for a few minutes until the high beams turned off. Sometimes they would turn off for a second and then just turn back on. This is dangerous as it can blind other drivers. This has happened ever since I bought the car a few month ago. On August 11th the control stick broke off while I was trying to turn off the high beams. Now I have no control over the turn signals or the lights. I brought it to the dealer, but they refused to repair it for free. This is a brand new car which is under warranty.
- Vehicle speed controlCrash
I was driving my 2026 Mazda CX-30 in a parking lot and was pulling into a parking space at a very low speed. I lightly pressed the accelerator to move the car forward, but the car suddenly surged forward much faster than I intended or expected based on how lightly I had pressed the pedal. The sudden acceleration resulted in a collision and property damage. There were no warning lights, warning messages, or other dashboard alerts before or at the time of the incident. I do not know what specifically caused the car to accelerate this way. I am concerned that there may have been an issue with the accelerator/throttle response, engine controls, transmission, PCM, or another part of the…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.