2024 Mazda CX-30

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2024 Mazda CX-30 has 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (28% of all complaints), specifically: the door locks and some of the settings like the lane departure & the blind spot monitoring all of a sudden do not work consisently. the door locks do not stay locked and lopen whilde driving or at night agter they have been locked. the setting are set for them tpo lock on their own-not consistent.. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 5 crash reports 8 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

12 complaints

28%

• The door locks and some of the settings like the lane departure & the blind spot monitoring all of a sudden do not work consisently. The door locks do not stay locked and lopen whilde driving or at night agter they have been locked. The setting are set for them tpo lock on their own-not consistent.
• The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the braking system erroneously activated causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. The failure also occurred while driving forward into a parking space. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who
• When driving the vehicle incorrectly thinks there is an object in front of me and engages the emergency braking function. This has happened 3 times since getting the vehicle. The vehicle also occasionally incorrectly indicates there is a vehicle next to me when I turn on my turn signal. This has hap

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The door locks and some of the settings like the lane departure & the blind spot monitoring all of a sudden do not work consisently. The door locks do not stay locked and lopen whilde driving or at night agter they have been locked. The setting are set for them tpo lock on their own-not consistent.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

7 complaints

16%

• I purchased the 2024 Mazda CX-30 from Werner Mazda in Manchester, NH on 12-16-2023. It came with defect(s) that cause interior water buildup on inside windows & roof that also caused the air bag deployers to rust & corrode & for toxic mold to develop in the car. Was obvious soon after I drove the
• The air bag warning system shows "passenger air-bags not engaged" If involved in any accident that requires passenger air-bags to inflate, they will not. Causing serious to deadly consequences. January 28 2025 the Mazda service department had our vehicle to recalibrating the system. Checking the p
• Wife was driving 2024 Mazda CX-30 with (bought demo from dealer in February with 2500 miles on it and now 4006 miles) daughter ([XXX]) in passenger seat. Airbag deployed with no warning or malfunction lights or alerts prior. Knocked my daughter across the vehicle, startled and traumatized both of th

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“I purchased the 2024 Mazda CX-30 from Werner Mazda in Manchester, NH on 12-16-2023. It came with defect(s) that cause interior water buildup on inside windows & roof that also caused the air bag deployers to rust & corrode & for toxic mold to develop in the car. Was obvious soon after I drove the ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

12%

• The door locks and some of the settings like the lane departure & the blind spot monitoring all of a sudden do not work consisently. The door locks do not stay locked and lopen whilde driving or at night agter they have been locked. The setting are set for them tpo lock on their own-not consistent.
• My car is model CX-30 2024 and I bought it a week ago. The car was turned off with the doors open because I was cleaning it. When I wanted to start the car it gave me an error: “Keyless Entry System Malfunction, have the Vehicle Inspected”, also the start indicator light (amber) flashes. After this
• I purchased the 2024 Mazda CX-30 from Werner Mazda in Manchester, NH on 12-16-2023. It came with defect(s) that cause interior water buildup on inside windows & roof that also caused the air bag deployers to rust & corrode & for toxic mold to develop in the car. Was obvious soon after I drove the

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

• The door locks and some of the settings like the lane departure & the blind spot monitoring all of a sudden do not work consisently. The door locks do not stay locked and lopen whilde driving or at night agter they have been locked. The setting are set for them tpo lock on their own-not consistent.
• The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that the instrument panel was illuminated with several warning lights. The contact stated that the rearview camera and the cruise control failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not diagnosed. The vehicle was not
• I was sold this 2024 Mazda cx30 from Ken ganley kia located in mentor Ohio (44060) the vehicle started showing major electrical issues. when they occur I have no control of the functions of anything in the cabin (infotainment, heat/air, braking system,) just to name a few. My wife and I were assure

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

4 complaints

• While driving normally at highway speed on I-880 South, the braking system failed to decelerate the vehicle. When the brake pedal was pressed firmly, there was no normal slowing—only a sliding sensation, as if the wheels locked and the car moved forward on ice. This led to a collision with a stopped
• The contact rented a 2024 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, an "i-ACTIVSENSE Partially Disabled Front Radar Malfunction" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact attempted to exit the highway; however, the vehicle failed to stop upon depressio
• I was sold this 2024 Mazda cx30 from Ken ganley kia located in mentor Ohio (44060) the vehicle started showing major electrical issues. when they occur I have no control of the functions of anything in the cabin (infotainment, heat/air, braking system,) just to name a few. My wife and I were assure

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“While driving normally at highway speed on I-880 South, the braking system failed to decelerate the vehicle. When the brake pedal was pressed firmly, there was no normal slowing—only a sliding sensation, as if the wheels locked and the car moved forward on ice. This led to a collision with a stopped”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 43 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The door locks and some of the settings like the lane departure & the blind spot monitoring all of a sudden do not work consisently. The door locks do not stay locked and lopen whilde driving or at night agter they have been locked. The setting are set for them tpo lock on their own-not consistent.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: I purchased the 2024 Mazda CX-30 from Werner Mazda in Manchester, NH on 12-16-2023. It came with defect(s) that cause interior water buildup on inside windows & roof that also caused the air bag deployers to rust & corrode & for toxic mold to develop in the car. Was obvious soon after I drove the
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The door locks and some of the settings like the lane departure & the blind spot monitoring all of a sudden do not work consisently. The door locks do not stay locked and lopen whilde driving or at night agter they have been locked. The setting are set for them tpo lock on their own-not consistent.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The door locks and some of the settings like the lane departure & the blind spot monitoring all of a sudden do not work consisently. The door locks do not stay locked and lopen whilde driving or at night agter they have been locked. The setting are set for them tpo lock on their own-not consistent.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)