2025 Mazda CX-30 Reliability
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 has 26 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and unknown or other. Compared with nearby CX-30 model years (2023–2026), 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
26
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
2
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2025 Mazda CX-30 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 model year, filed between 2025 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 46% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 38% |
| Visibility / wipers | 3 | 12% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 12% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 12% |
| Lane departure | 3 | 12% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 3 | 12% |
| Engine | 2 | 8% |
2025 Mazda CX-30 recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2025 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2025 compares with nearby CX-30 years
Verdicts compare these CX-30 model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 1 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2024 | 34 | 2 | Forward collision avoidance | Solid |
| 2025 (this page) | 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 2025 Mazda CX-30 on the used market
- Median asking price $24,031 at a median 33,699 miles, across 1,571 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2025 Mazda CX-30
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign 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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2025 Mazda CX-30 reliability FAQ
Is the 2025 Mazda CX-30 reliable?
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 has 26 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and unknown or other. Compared with nearby CX-30 model years (2023–2026), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the CX-30's typical year.
What are the most common 2025 Mazda CX-30 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Mazda CX-30 are electrical system (12), unknown or other (10), visibility / wipers (3), service brakes (3). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2025 Mazda CX-30 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Mazda CX-30, including 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 2025 Mazda CX-30 compare with the 2024 and 2026 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2024 has 34 complaints and 2 recalls (solid); the 2026 has 4 complaints and 0 recalls (too few reports). The 2025 has 26 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2025 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 2025 CX-30, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.