NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Mazda CX-30 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 scores 94 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 25 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 stands out in its segment with an Exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100. This high rating is supported by strong crash-test performance from NHTSA. The vehicle also benefits from a complete suite of avoidance technology, and its defect record for this model year has been limited.
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD received a 5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100, both derived from NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Mazda CX-30 ranks 26 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 94 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 14.7% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 25 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 26 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Mazda CX-30?
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 marks a meaningful step forward from its immediate predecessor. The NHTSA Safety Index rose from 91/100 in the 2024 model year to 94/100 here, a 3-point gain that lifts the vehicle deeper into the Exceptional band. The improvement is driven primarily by the crash-protection sub-score of 66 out of 70, backed by NHTSA's 5-star overall, 5-star frontal, and 5-star side ratings. The avoidance-tech sub-score reaches the maximum 10 out of 10, reflecting forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all listed as standard equipment on this specific configuration. The defect record sub-score of 18 out of 20 reflects the single recall campaign, which targets air bag restraint control module software shared with the Mazda3. That is a notable but contained issue. The complaint volume of 25 unverified allegations is modest for a vehicle of this age, though the concentration of 11 alleged Electrical System concerns is worth monitoring as the population of these vehicles grows on the road.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Mazda CX-30 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD achieved perfect 5-star ratings in frontal and side crash tests, contributing to an overall NHTSA rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Its rollover assessment, however, presents a slight reduction in performance, earning 4 out of 5 stars. This is based on a 15 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip-test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20107
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Mazda CX-30 have any recalls?
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 carries one recall campaign this model year. It covers the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor unit, specifically a software issue in the air bag and restraint control module, affecting certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles built by Mazda North American Operations. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the available data, but shoppers should verify remedy status by VIN.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE25V357000
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2025-05-29
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Mazda CX-30?
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints for the 2025 CX-30, all unverified allegations. The Electrical System leads with 11 reported concerns, followed by Unknown or Other at 10. Visibility and Wiper systems, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Lane Departure each account for 3 alleged reports. Two complaints involve reported crashes; none allege fire, injury, or death.
25 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Mazda CX-30?
Shoppers considering a used 2025 CX-30 must verify the status of the open airbag software recall. This specific campaign is critical, given the airbag system's central role in occupant protection. Confirmation that the remedy has been applied or is scheduled is essential. There are no other open campaigns currently listed in the data for this model year.
- The Safety Index rose 3 points year-over-year, from 91 in the 2024 model year to 94 in 2025, the highest recorded for this generation in MotorCaliber's index.
- One recall is active for this model year, targeting a software fault in the Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor module shared across certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles.
- NHTSA crash tests returned 5 stars overall, 5 stars frontal, and 5 stars side, with the rollover category the sole area below perfect at 4 stars and a 15 percent rollover risk figure.
- Eleven of the 25 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA allege Electrical System issues, a concentration worth tracking as this model year ages into the used market.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Mazda CX-30 places
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Mazda CX-30 safety questions
Was the 2025 Mazda CX-30 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Mazda CX-30, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 94 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Mazda CX-30 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Mazda CX-30 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 14.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-30 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Mazda CX-30. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Mazda CX-30?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 25 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Mazda CX-30. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other CX-30 years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20107), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mazda CX-30 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 26 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.