2020 Mazda CX-30: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
32 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
32 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 5.33
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
The front passenger side headlight is making a whirring noise whenever the light is turned on. Based on the NHTSA safety reports for this model, this indicates the fan is failing, and soon the headlight will also fail. Intact headlights are essential for driving safety at night. No warning messages have appeared on the car.
There is a module that should connect to the hatch door to open. That module in no longer available. Without the hatch door opening, in case of side impact and being pushed into something else, there is no way to get out of the car. This poses a serious safety hazard. I have contacted the Mazda dealership and I am told that the part is "retired" and there is no replacement part at this time.
I own 2020 mazda cx 30 with 66000 miles. the transmission was shifting with jerky motions. on july 14, 2025 i brought the car to palisades mazda in rockland county new york to have transmission looked at and to change transmission fluid changed. after i dropped the car off later that day i got a call that the transmission was condemned. i looked on the internet with same year make and model and see there is a big pr…
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 20V346000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Com | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 and Mazda3 vehicles. The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not… |
| 20V347000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Li | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The evaporative vent hose f… |
| 21V086000 | Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-30 vehicles. When fully opened, the power liftgate may partially … |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Unknown Or Other (9 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 78/100, computed from 32 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for the 2020 Mazda CX-30, 2 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 12/06/2020. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.