2022 Mazda CX-30
Gas Compact SUV
The 2022 Mazda CX-30 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CX-30 4WD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 33 complaints, most often about engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-30 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 24 | 31 | 26 | $2,400 |
| CX-30 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,500 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
highProblem: 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.
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.
Owner complaints
33 complaints filed
4 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2022: 5 · 2023: 8 · 2024: 7 · 2025: 6 · 2026: 7
Most-cited components
- Engine — 9
- Steering — 6
- Unknown Or Other — 6
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 6
- Electrical System — 6
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 15% |
| SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 16% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Other CX-30 model years
2026 CX-30
0 recalls · 3 complaints
A2025 CX-30
1 recalls · 26 complaints
B2024 CX-30
2 recalls · 30 complaints
A2023 CX-30
1 recalls · 23 complaints
B2021 CX-30
2 recalls · 100 complaints
D2020 CX-30
3 recalls · 33 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 45114, 45115). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.