2022 Mazda CX-30 problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Mazda CX-30, most often about engine. There is 1 recall for this model year.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Median mileage
- 23,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Engine is the most-reported problem area, named in 9 of 33 complaints (27%).
- Steering (6) and driver assistance & safety tech (6) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 23,000 mi.
- Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries.
- The 2022 Mazda CX-30 has 1 recall on file.
- It ranks 2nd of 7 Mazda CX-30 model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
- That is 67% fewer complaints than the 2021 model year (101).
2022 Mazda CX-30 problems by category
- Engine9 complaints
- Steering · 2 crashes6 complaints
- Other / Unknown · 1 crash6 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash6 complaints
- Electrical System · 1 crash6 complaints
- Brakes · 2 crashes3 complaints
- Wheels & Tires3 complaints
- Body & Structure3 complaints
- Airbags · 1 crash3 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers2 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts2 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash1 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 9 |
| Electrical system | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 6 |
| Air bags | 3 |
| Service brakes | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance: warnings | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 2 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2022 Mazda CX-30 recalls (1)
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
Remedy: 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.
Recent 2022 Mazda CX-30 complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Aug 19, 2026MIBody & Structure
1.5 years after purchasing new my passenger side front door would not open from the inside. Mazda states car is out of warranty at 36837 miles indicating a cable had come disconnected. Approximately 1.5 years later at 59934 miles the front passenger door again would not open from the inside. Mazda states that this door is used frequently (it is not) and after troubleshooting replaced the door handle and lock mechanism on June 22, 2026. Other than having out of pocket…
NHTSA complaint #11758092 · source - Filed Jul 18, 2026FLWheels & Tires
The rear wheel bearing failed at approximately 50k miles, causing grinding noise, humming, vibration, steering pull. It was replaced by Mazda under warranty in 2025. The wheel bearing failed again at approximately 59k miles. I have seen reports from other CX-30 owners describing the same recurring wheel bearing failure. This is a known issue that Mazda has not been resolving for the owners and there need to be a recall for this issue.
NHTSA complaint #11751249 · source - Filed Apr 12, 2026KY1 injuredAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering
I don't know, is 4:20 in the morning. Oh, is it work? I was sitting in my car and all of a sudden pop and I had ringing in my ear. According to Mazda, connect, I got some weird network. Error the network failure error some kind of engine failure. Error I don't know what happened. But I've been having a lot of network issues. I've had a lot of battery issues with the car. It's been in the shop at carry. Monster a number of times they've never taken care of the issue. I don't…
NHTSA complaint #11730646 · source - Filed Mar 26, 2026KYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemSteering
My infotainment system is brikecked ! I cant turn off my lane assist and its like a battle to keep it in roads that dont have lines and especially when you get stuck in a groove of a road. Its scary! I got put into a grove my car being awd the rest followed and I get out of the grove and lane assist put me back in amd it almost put me all the way into the same gaurdrail I just avoided. My car is im this state due to unaddressed parasitic draw killing multiple batteries all…
NHTSA complaint #11727246 · source - Filed Mar 26, 2026INBody & Structure
1. The system that is failing is the rear tailgate. When it is opened or closed there is a clicking sound as if it is tryng to engage the lock multiple times. While driving this continues with the tailgate closed turning on and off the interior lights in the vehicle and showing on the front console that the tailgate is unlocked and open. the car is availabe for inspection on request. When I asked the dealer about it they stated that this is a known problem and it will cost…
NHTSA complaint #11727183 · source - Filed Mar 18, 202623,000 miNCCrash1 injuredTowedAirbags
The contact owns a 2022 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while driving and sneezing, going through a green traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the front driver-side door. There was one individual in the vehicle. The driver-side air bag failed to deploy. The driver mentioned the air bag should have deployed based on the impact. No warning lights illuminated or sounds occurred prior to the crash. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 35 MPH. There was no…
NHTSA complaint #11725284 · source - Filed Mar 14, 2026KYElectrical SystemSteering
The infotainment software is bricked. It happened when the battery died after purchasing it. The dealership told me to get a battery should be ok Now the infotainment system doesn't work and lane assist about put me into a guard rail the other day. I have no access to my cars functions and it is crazy scary
NHTSA complaint #11724338 · source - Filed Sep 12, 2025SCWheels & Tires
Rear wheel bearings failed at approximately 30,000 miles and were replaced by Mazda under warrantee. The same rear wheel bearings failed at approximately 72,000 miles and are available for inspection. Dealer has confirmed bad wheel bearings on both occasions. The potential for wheel bearing failure incudes loss of control of the vehicle while in motion. Dealer has bearing available for inspection. The only warning is increasing noise as the bearing wear.
NHTSA complaint #11686928 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology