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2023 Mazda CX-30: raw data

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vehicle2023 / mazda / cx-30
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints24 on file (2023-03-31 → 2026-09-10)
recalls1
investigations0
fars2 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (vpic)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Automatic emergency braking activation without obstacleFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4 complaints2023-03 → 2026-04cx30-2023-aebs-phantom-braking
  • 11734610 While driving at highway speeds, the system activates a forward collision warning (audible alert and dashboard indicator), followed almost immediately by automatic braking, even when there are no vehicles, obstacles, or pedestrians ahead
  • 11514744 I was driving my car on the highway. The car automatically deployed the emergency braking system with no objects in front of the car. The car automatically braked then flashed the brake warning indicator. Car mad itself come to a complete stop
Curtain airbag deployment without crash eventAIR BAGS2 complaints2025-03 → 2025-03cx30-2023-curtain-airbag-deployment
  • 11649705 While driving at approximately 20 mph on a residential road during slushy conditions, the side curtain airbags deployed without warning. There was no collision, no impact, and no indication of a rollover or crash. A police officer arrived and completed a report, which noted no…
  • 11647398 On February 18, 2024, at approximately 12:00 PM, while driving at 20 mph in slushy but clear conditions, my 2023 Mazda CX-30’s curtain airbags deployed unexpectedly despite no significant collision occurring
Vehicle acceleration upon brake pedal applicationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES3 complaints2023-05 → 2025-08cx30-2023-unintended-acceleration-braking
  • 11520797 It happened twice already when I step on the break pedal the car goes accelerated feels like you step on the gas pedal that is the problem the first incident I stopped and parked next to the gate because I need to put the code of the gate
  • 11679806 While coasting slowly through a parking lot at approximately 5-8mph I tapped the brake to slow further while making a tight turn and to safely pass a vehicle also turning towards me. This caused the car to lurch and accelerate as though my foot was on the gas pedal, but it wasn't
ADAS sensor false-positive alerts across multiple systemsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2 complaints2023-07 → 2023-11cx30-2023-adas-sensor-false-positives
  • 11530708 All are related as they indicate that the error rejection for the sensors are not properly calibrated. These false positive errors are dangerous. It affects the automatic emergency braking, forward collision, blind spot, and cross traffic warning systems
  • 11555691 Blind spot monitoring started going off almost constantly on driver side after about a month later the rear cross traffic warning stopped working I took the vehicle to the dealer and nothing was replaced or corrected problem…
Windshield optical distortion and wiper performanceVISIBILITY/WIPER2 complaints2023-09 → 2024-04cx30-2023-windshield-optical-distortion
  • 11542824 I noticed the windshield had a distorted view to it with a wavy/orange peel look covering the entire windshield. When looking at the cars in front of you, road signs, road lines, buildings they all had a orange peel/wavy distorted look to them. After 20 minutes of driving it
  • 11581304 The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds in the rain, the driver’s side windshield wiper failed to clear the water on the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, on several occasions, where it was diagnosed that the wiper blades and wiper arms needed…
Transmission shifting hesitation and replacementPOWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2 complaints2024-11 → 2026-08cx30-2023-transmission-shift-malfunction
  • 11754216 In June 2026, at approximately 44,500 miles, my 2023 Mazda CX-30 AWD exhibited sudden RPM lock and inability to shift, with delayed and jerky acceleration. Dashboard warning lights activated including transmission malfunction indicators. DTCs P0756 (Shift Solenoid B Stuck Off)…
  • 11625023 The rear differential was replaced and the vehicle still has shifting issues. It hesitates, sometimes doesn't advance when the gas pedal is pressed. The vehicle also hesitates at 38-40 and 58-60 mph while just holding your foot steady on the gas pedal
HVAC evaporative coating particulate discharge into cabinUNKNOWN OR OTHER1 complaints2026-01 → 2026-01cx30-2023-hvac-evap-coating-particulates
  • 11712291 The dealership confirmed the failure of the "evaporative coating", which resulted in unidentified chemical byproduct being discharged directly into the passenger cabin.The vehicle remained out of service for 103 days due to this manufacturing defect

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
242023-03-312026-09-1050SERVICE BRAKES:7; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:5; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:5; POWER TRAIN:3; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:3

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
23V27500018/04/2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEMazda 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.Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20242vpic2

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Mazda CX-30 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/mazda/cx-30
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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