NHTSA has received 33 owner complaints about the 2022 Mazda CX-30, or 6.9 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.17, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #17 of 92 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Mazda models its rate is 40% lower; against other Subcompact SUVs it is 70% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2022-07-19 and 2026-08-19. Median delay from incident to filing: 10 days.
33Complaints
6.9Complaints per year on the road
0.17Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
12.1%Share involving a crash or fire
7Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 17.5 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 6.6 per year, about the same. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 13 complaints, 82% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Engine (27.3% of complaints), followed by Electrical (15.2%) and Body & structure (12.1%). 4 reports (12.1%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 31 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (36% of incidents). 7 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.17
vs. other Mazda models0.6
vs. other 2022 models0.18
vs. other Subcompact SUVs0.3
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (13)0.18
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.
Electrical · 2026-04-12 · ODI 11730646
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.
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.
Body & structure · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11758092
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.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-07-18 · ODI 11751249
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.
Body & structure · 2026-03-26 · ODI 11727183
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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.
