The most-reported CX-30 run is 3MVDMBDY1SM (2025 builds) with 15 complaints, 10× the typical run. Engine problems make up 23% of reports; 2021 is the worst model year at 1.6 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for CX-30 model years 2020–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mazda CX-30 has 168 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 13% of every CX-30 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3MVDMBDY1SM•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| 3MVDMBBL9MM•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 3MVDMBBM1RM•••••• | 2024 | 1 | — | |
| 3MVDMBDY7MM•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 3MVDMBEY8MM•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 3MVDMBCL2NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3MVDMBEY9NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 3MVDMACL1LM•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| 3MVDMBDY0MM•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 3MVDMBEY7MM•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 3MVDMBEY6MM•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 3MVDMBDL4NM•••••• | 2022 | — | — |
Each of the other 156 CX-30 runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 136 CX-30 VINs so far, most often 2023, 2025, 2024 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mazda CX-30 the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2021 car draws 1.6 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 31 | 21 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 25 | 20 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 33 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 100 | 61 | 10 | |
| 2020 | 34 | 29 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2025 at 2.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2020 at 1.2. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 23% of everything Mazda CX-30 owners report: Engine, 66 of 249 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 14 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Visibility/wiper | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 5 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Mazda CX-30; the 6 below cover build years 2020 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V357000 | Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software | 2024–2025 |
| 23V275000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 2022–2023 |
| 21V086000 | Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate | 2020–2021 |
| 24V649000 | Lane Departure: Sensing System: Camera | 2024 |
| 21V101000 | Tires:valve | 2021 |
| 20V346000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 2020 |
25V357000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2024: 1 year on the road before the recall.
The CX-30 against its rivals
The CX-30 draws 1.5 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Hyundai Tucson 5.1 and the Subaru Crosstrek 1.8. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 | 249 | 168 | 9.6% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Hyundai Tucson | 6,136 | 1,196 | 3.8% | |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 1,130 | 637 | 5.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 249 reports on the Mazda CX-30, 9.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Mazda CX-30 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 249 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 24 (9.6%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (0.4%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 66% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Mazda CX-30 share of that is 249 complaints over 168 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mazda CX-30 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 249 NHTSA complaints from 168 CX-30 runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which CX-30 production run has the most complaints?
3MVDMBDY1SM, a 2025 build, with 15 complaints. The typical CX-30 run has 1.5.
Which CX-30 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2025 is heaviest at 2.2 complaints per run and 2020 lightest at 1.2.
Does the CX-30 get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 1.5 complaints per production run for the CX-30 against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many CX-30 complaints involve a crash?
9.6% of 249 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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