A low-complaint first year
The 2020 CX-30 has about 90 complaints per 100,000 sold. Scattered engine and braking reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 34 owner complaints and 3 recalls
89 16% below the CX-30 average
3 free to fix at a dealer
Every CX-30 year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Scattered complaints
Occasional engine codes and braking hesitation.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Other
Recalls
If the power liftgate unexpectedly lowers while a person is accessing the rear storage area of the vehicle, it can increase their risk of injury.
Loose brake calipers can reduce braking performance or interfere with wheel rotation, affecting vehicle handling.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 Mazda CX-30
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2020 CX-30 has 3 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2020 Mazda CX-30 reliable?
A low-complaint first year. The 2020 CX-30 has about 90 complaints per 100,000 sold. Scattered engine and braking reports.
How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda CX-30 have?
3 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Mazda dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2020 Mazda CX-30 problems?
Scattered complaints.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.