2024 Mazda CX-30 Reliability
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 has 34 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Compared with nearby CX-30 model years (2022–2026), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the CX-30's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
34
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
3
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2024 Mazda CX-30 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 model year, filed between 2024 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 32% |
| Electrical system | 9 | 26% |
| Air bags | 8 | 24% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 18% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 18% |
| Lane departure | 4 | 12% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 2 | 6% |
| Body structure | 2 | 6% |
2024 Mazda CX-30 recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2024 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V649000 | Sep 3, 2024 | Lane departure — sensing system / camera | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning.… |
| 25V357000 | May 29, 2025 | Air bags — air bag/restraint control module / software | Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition. |
How the 2024 compares with nearby CX-30 years
Verdicts compare these CX-30 model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
| 2023 | 25 | 1 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2024 (this page) | 34 | 2 | Forward collision avoidance | Solid |
| 2025 | 26 | 1 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Speed control / throttle | Too few reports |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 on the used market
- Median asking price $23,597 at a median 30,333 miles, across 2,449 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2024 Mazda CX-30
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2024 Mazda CX-30 reliability FAQ
Is the 2024 Mazda CX-30 reliable?
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 has 34 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Compared with nearby CX-30 model years (2022–2026), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the CX-30's typical year.
What are the most common 2024 Mazda CX-30 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Mazda CX-30 are forward collision avoidance (11), electrical system (9), air bags (8), service brakes (6). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2024 Mazda CX-30 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Mazda CX-30, including 24V649000 (lane departure — sensing system / camera) and 25V357000 (air bags — air bag/restraint control module / software). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2024 Mazda CX-30 compare with the 2023 and 2025 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2023 has 25 complaints and 1 recall (solid); the 2025 has 26 complaints and 1 recall (solid). The 2024 has 34 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2024 Mazda CX-30?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2024 CX-30, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.