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2022 Mazda CX-30: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2022 Mazda CX-30 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.

Owners filed 31 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 59% of 2022 SUVs. Engine leads the reports (19%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2022 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

31

Reports to NHTSA, 2022

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

No data

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 59% of 2022 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2022 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Engine issues lead owner complaints (19% of 31 reports), followed by steering (19%).

Engine19% · 6 reports
Steering19% · 6 reports
Unknown Or Other13% · 4 reports
Electrical System10% · 3 reports
Air Bags6% · 2 reports
Forward Collision Avoidance6% · 2 reports
Exterior Lighting3% · 1 report
Power Train3% · 1 report

+ 6 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 31 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11671440, ODI 11581293, ODI 11573722, ODI 11517788, ODI 11479293.

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Service Brakes · 23V275000Details +

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2022 Mazda CX-30 SUV FWD NHTSA source

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2022 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

No EPA fuel-economy record is available for this model year. Some trims and older vehicles were not tested or are not in the current EPA feed.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2022 Mazda CX-30: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2022 Mazda CX-30?

Owners filed 31 NHTSA complaints about the 2022 Mazda CX-30 — fewer complaints than 59% of comparable 2022 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2022 Mazda CX-30?

The most-reported problem areas are Engine (19% of complaints) and steering (19%).

How many recalls does the 2022 Mazda CX-30 have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2022 Mazda CX-30, covering components such as service brakes. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Mazda CX-30 get?

EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2022 Mazda CX-30 aren't available yet.