Used Mazda CX-30: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 218 complaints across these 6 years; the 2021 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2025
Most reported: electrical
22 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2024
Most reported: airbags
23 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2023
Fewest complaintsMost reported: brakes
20 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2022
Most reported: engine
28 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2021
Most complaintsMost reported: engine
94 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most reported: electrical
31 complaints3 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the CX-30 from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 29 | |
| Engine | 2 | 36 | 6 | 44 | |||
| Brakes | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 15 | ||
| Wipers and visibility | 8 | 2 | 10 |
CX-30 generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
First generation
2020–2024
Mileages where CX-30 problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
Every CX-30 recall to confirm
7 recalls cover the CX-30years on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 3 campaigns span more than one model year.
