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2024 Mazda

CX-30 4WD

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo

Mazda CX-30: best and worst years
2024 Mazda CX-30 4WD (photo 1 of 5)
2024 photoMr.choppersCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Real-world MPG
28.9 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 3.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
31 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheel
    Standard
  • Leather seats
    Standard
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Standard

Audio

  • Bose audioUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Premium audio (any brand)
    Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up display
    Standard
  • Parking sensors
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of i-ActivSense.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgate
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote start
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE19%
  • AIR BAGS15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • SERVICE BRAKES10%
  • LANE DEPARTURE8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 48 total.

Mazda CX-30: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

218 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSA-033-26

    This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted below in Red. SA-029/25 10/16/25 and 06/02/25 DESCRIPTION This service information provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the batteries periodically according to the repair procedure. REPAIR PROCEDUR

  • May 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSA-034-26

    This service alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-047/25 10/07/25 DESCRIPTION When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a failure, use MDARS to activate the new TCU after replacement. Use the information in this service alert to initialize the new TCU until the procedure on MGSS is updated. CAUTION: DO NOT swap TCU with another vehicle as the TCU is VIN locked after activation. A TCU swap with anoth

  • May 2, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSA-032-26

    This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/25 10/16/25 and 02/27/25 DESCRIPTION Some customers will report that their fuel door (AKA, fuel filler door, fuel lid, and fuel-filler lid) was stuck closed and would not open to refuel the vehicle. Follow the repair steps below unless the conditions outlined in TSB 09-007/25 - FUEL-FILLER LID PANEL IS DEFORMED for 2019-2025 Mazda3 and 2020-2025 CX-30 are present. REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Check for pry m

  • May 1, 2026POWER TRAIN01-003-26a

    This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 01-003/26 01/30/26 Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light ON with DTC P20F8:00 stored. P20F8:00 - Swirl control circuit range/performance problem. In these cases, increasing temperature levels of the Swirl Control Valve (SCV) motor due to excessive actuation leads to duty limitation, causing poor opening􀀀angle response and resulting in a stuck judgment. To eliminate this concern,

  • Apr 30, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSA-031-26

    DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle certification label. To obtain a replacement VIN plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible through the lower-left area of the windshield), contact DAG (Dealer Assistance Group) using VIN Plate Request Form available on One Mazda. To obtain a replacement vehicle certification label (located on the B􀀀pillar or front door), contact your assigned DSM (District Service Manager) to place the order. If DSM contact informa

  • Apr 21, 2026ENGINESA-029-26

    This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services ar

  • Apr 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSA-012-26b

    Some customers may experience a message "TCU Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected" in the instrument cluster. Additional symptoms that may occur: Connected Vehicle One Time Passcode (OTP) may fail. • Connected Vehicle Remote functions may fail. • The following DTC's may be stored: B1252:87-8B:TCU - COMMUNICATION ERROR WITH CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT (CMU) • U0198:00-03:CMU - COMMUNICATION ERROR WITH EMERGENCY CALL UNIT/TELEMATICS COMMUNICATION UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Verify the concern. 2. C

  • Apr 17, 2026STEERINGSA-028-26

    DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit a clicking, popping, tapping or knocking noise from the front when turning left or right and accelerating. NOTE: The noise could occur at different steering wheel angles or power levels. Due to the insulating properties of the suspension and chassis, it can be difficult to determine which driveshaft is at fault by listening from inside the vehicle. See the attached video for an example of an outer CV joint clicking. Repair Procedure: Replace the affected dri

  • and 210 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.