The 2023 Mazda CX-30 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,410 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23V2750002023-04-182,410 affected
Defect
Mazda 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.
Consequence
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Unexpected automatic emergency braking activation at highway speeds in cold temperatures. Description: I am reporting a safety issue with a 2023 mazda cx-30 involving the collision avoidance / automatic emergency braking system. While driving at highway speeds, the system activates a forward…”
“While attempting a left-hand turn, the steering wheel suddenly became stiff and unresponsive, as if the mechanical gear had bound. This sudden resistance made it impossible to complete the turn, causing the vehicle to strike a curb at low speed. A post-accident inspection at lee johnson mazda (ro#…”
“While attempting a left-hand turn, the steering wheel suddenly became stiff and unresponsive, as if the mechanical gear had bound. This sudden resistance made it impossible to complete the turn, causing the vehicle to strike a curb at low speed. A post-accident inspection at lee johnson mazda (ro#…”
“While attempting a left-hand turn, the steering wheel suddenly became stiff and unresponsive, as if the mechanical gear had bound. This sudden resistance made it impossible to complete the turn, causing the vehicle to strike a curb at low speed. A post-accident inspection at lee johnson mazda (ro#…”
“One day after oil and filter change, engine low oil level light illuminated on dash. Engine oil dipstick displays full oil level; no signs on oil leaks under the vehicle. Appears to be failed oil level sensor. Upon restarting the vehicle, low oil level light is turned off. Intermittently returns…”
“My 2023 mazda cx-30, which is currently under full manufacturer warranty, was brought to the dealer on october 10, 2025, specifically to address a safety defect involving white chemical particulates blowing through the hvac vents. The dealership confirmed the failure of the "evaporative coating",…”
“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. I had to step…”
“Others are at risk and below details how my safety was compromised. Powerlift gate/ trunk closed on my head and did not stop. It knocked me onto the ground and opened up a bloody gash on my head. Went to emergency room in the hospital to have them treat me with my head injury as I was bleeding…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Mazda CX-30 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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