Mazda CX-30 Engine problems
1.22 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
69 of the 254 complaints about the Mazda CX-30 (27.2%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.2× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
69Complaints · Engine
27.2%Share of complaints
1.22×vs. all vehicles
8Last 12 months
1.4%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
8 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
1 of these reports (1.4%) describes a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 8 · Previous 12 months: 4
What owners report
I was driving my 2026 Mazda CX-30 in a parking lot and was pulling into a parking space at a very low speed. I lightly pressed the accelerator to move the car forward, but the car suddenly surged forward much faster than I intended or expected based on how…
Multiple fixes and repairs on a P0421 code. Repaired by Mazda with a new catalytic converter but then refused to replace it when the code came back saying it was not covered by the warranty.
I am writing regarding my 2025 Mazda CX-30, purchased brand new with 0 miles on [XXX]. The vehicle currently has 22,000 miles. I am extremely concerned about the reliability and, most importantly, the SAFETY of this vehicle.
Excessive oil consumption. Regularly have a low oil warning come up about 6000 kms after an oil change. Oil is always low when checked.
The contact owns a 2023 Mazda. The contact stated that the vehicle was braking randomly while driving. There was an unknown malfunction code that flashed quickly. The steering was stiff and failed to turn.
While driving, on approach to a stop signal, at an intersection the car stopped moving. The display said engine malfunction, have inspected. The electronics and engine continued to operate, but the car would not move when gas pedal was depressed.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Mazda CX-30
Related reading
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