2025 Mazda Cx-30 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (3) · Electrical System (3) · Wheels (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:software 2025-05-29 · campaign 25V357000 · 171,412 vehicles
Defect: Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.
Service bulletins (153)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-01 · SA-060-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
note: this service information only applies to vehicles with pyukd engine and egr. description dtc p0402 egr malfunctions may be falsely detected due to an internal malfunction of the map sensor. repair procedure 1. using mdars, verify dtc p0402 is set in current or past history.
Electrical System 2026-09-18 · SA-012-26d · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description 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:
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · SA-042-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mazda connected services - frequently asked questions (faq) this service alert supersedes the previously issued sas listed below. the changes are noted in red text. sa-042/26 06/30/26 description frequently asked questions (faq) index general questions mazda connect indication setup and getting st
Electrical System 2026-09-11 · SA-041-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
description if you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, dtc(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal mgss diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical con
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · SA-038-26b · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. the changes are noted in red text. sa-038/26 08/18/26 and 06/15/26 description some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. infotainment center display does not provide the authorization code (otp) during t
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · SA-038-26a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. the changes are noted in red text. sa-038/26 06/15/26 description some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. infotainment center display does not provide the authorization code (otp) during the mymazda a
Showing the 6 most recent of 153 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-07 · Power Train“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. august 29, 2025: i brought the vehicle to the dealership after receiving a recall notice. my service slip states only “perfor…”
2026-06-29 · Visibility/Wiper“the wiper settings cannot be adjusted every speed is high- (meaning, the wipers always go super fast) unless, its on auto. i dont alwaus want to use auto. my dealership tech now has "refused" to work with me anymore- or has encouraged me to find another dealership bc of all the random little things ive brought up aboht the car. seems to frustrate h…”
2026-05-27 · Steering“2025 mazda cx-30 experienced a sudden complete loss of power while driving at highway speed with no prior warning lights or indications of malfunction. immediately before shutdown, steering became extremely stiff due to loss of power steering assist. vehicle was steered towards the shoulder during highway speed of 65mph and was electrically inopera…”
2026-04-07 · Lane Departure: Assist“on multiple occasions while driving in rain/snow/ice, the vehicle will initially throw an "i-activesense partially disabled due to camera malfunction" error. this initially disables adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, blind spot detection, etc. this error immediately then cascades to throw a "dynamic stability control malfunction" error as well …”
2026-03-12 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“the vehicle has major electrical issues. the abs and all over driver safety options would shut off for days at a time. i had purchased this cx30 as new on january 02, 2026. it totally died and wouldn't start on february 03, 2026. it had to ve towed by mazda roadside assistance to towne mazda dealer in orchard park ny. it is now march 12, 2026 and t…”
2026-03-10 · Unknown Or Other“while driving on the highway our sunroof exploded with no impact. the glass blew up outwards causing a loud gunshot like sound. we had the sunroof closed (not in use) and there were no vehicles around us for any asphalt or rocks to cause impact. …”
2026-02-11 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2025 mazda cx-30. the contact stated that the key fob had a slight dent, and after dropping the key fob, the key fob fractured into several pieces. the contact was unable to lock and unlock the vehicle using the key fob. the dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. the dealer advised the contact to purchase a new key fob…”
2026-02-05 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 700 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2025 mazda cx-30. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 mph into his garage, his right foot had slipped between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal, and he was unable to get his foot out from under the pedals. the contact stated that the front end of his vehicle crashed into his garage wall. the contact s…”
2026-01-29 · Wheels“the tire pressure has also been varying quite a bit with inconsistent levels across all tires since purchase over the past 3 months.…”
2026-01-29 · Seats“i have been having repeated issues with the doors not autolocking, liftgate functionality, rear seat sensor, and random (collision?) warnings/sensors - among other settings that keep coming undone (audio options, etc) since the purchase of this car that i have been diligently notating/timestamping- i have close to 200 occurences so far. just submit…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.