{"id":"2020_mazda_cx_30","make":"Mazda","make_slug":"mazda","model":"CX-30","model_slug":"cx-30","year":2020,"url":"/mazda/cx-30/2020/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":42366,"model":"CX-30 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":25,"hwy":33,"comb":28,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":313,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2250,"save_spend":0,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TKX","modified":"Wed Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":42367,"model":"CX-30 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"SIDI; With Cylinder Deactivation","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":25,"hwy":33,"comb":28,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":319,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2250,"save_spend":0,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TKX","modified":"Wed Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":42425,"model":"CX-30 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"SIDI; With Cylinder Deactivation","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":25,"hwy":32,"comb":27,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":323,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2300,"save_spend":-250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TKX","modified":"Wed Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 2020"},{"id":42424,"model":"CX-30 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":24,"hwy":31,"comb":26,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":334,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2400,"save_spend":-750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TKX","modified":"Wed Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 2020"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"21V086000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE","mfr":"Mazda North American Operations","reported":"2021-02-18","owner_notified":"2021-04-08","units":13857,"summary":"Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-30 vehicles.  When fully opened, the power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power liftgate control module software and inspect the serial number of the power liftgate drive unit, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began April 8, 2021.  Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4.  Mazda's number for this recall is 4621B.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"4621B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V347000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","mfr":"Mazda North American Operations","reported":"2020-06-12","owner_notified":"2020-07-29","units":12097,"summary":"Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive.  The evaporative vent hose for the fuel tank may be disconnected, possibly allowing fuel to leak from the charcoal canister vent at the rear of the vehicle.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.  Additionally, the engine may stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the evaporative vent hose in the fuel tank.  If the hose is disconnected, it will be reconnected and the charcoal canister with some related parts will be replaced.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began July 29, 2020.  Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4.  Mazda's number for this recall is 4520F.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"4520F","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"20V346000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER","mfr":"Mazda North American Operations","reported":"2020-06-12","owner_notified":"2020-07-24","units":24037,"summary":"Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 and Mazda3 vehicles.  The front brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, possibly allowing the calipers to loosen.","consequence":"Loose brake calipers can reduce braking performance or interfere with wheel rotation, affecting vehicle handling.  Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary.  If bolts are missing, the affected brake caliper will be replaced.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began July 24, 2020.  Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4.  Mazda's number for this recall is 4420F.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"4420F","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":69,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":33,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",9],["Service Brakes",7],["Electrical System",5],["Engine",5],["Fuel/Propulsion System",5],["Power Train",4]],"by_year":{"2020":8,"2021":2,"2022":4,"2023":3,"2024":8,"2025":5,"2026":3},"excerpts":[["2026-07-18","Exterior Lighting","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\u2026"],["2026-01-10","Electrical System","My 2020 Mazda CX-30 has an intermittent no-start condition caused by a complete electrical failure. This occurs randomly, often overnight and after long or short trips. When it happens: The car does not respond to the key fob or ignition Dashboard warning lights are off Vehicle cannot be started, creating a safety risk\u2026"],["2025-11-30","Service Brakes","The front camera didn't operate properly The brakes have an elongated stopping distance"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.147,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.155,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":145,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":28,"ncap":5,"complaints":33},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}