NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Mazda CX-30 Safety Ratings
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 scores 96 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 96/100, marking it as an Exceptional performer. The CX-30 earned a perfect score in NHTSA's overall crash-test assessment. This model year currently shows no active recalls and zero owner complaints on file.
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 96/100 based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 143 SUVs from 2026 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2026 Mazda CX-30 ranks 17 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 | 96 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 14.7% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 17 of 143 SUVs tested for 2026 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Mazda CX-30?
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 moves the NHTSA Safety Index up two points from the 2025 model year's 94/100 to 96/100, keeping the vehicle firmly in the Exceptional band for a second consecutive year. That two-point gain is meaningful: the index breakdown shows a perfect 20/20 on the defect record component, reflecting the clean slate of zero recalls, and a perfect 10/10 on crash-avoidance technology, with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard. The crash-protection score of 66/70 anchors the index, supported by five-star frontal and side ratings from NHTSA's NCAP program. The rollover score of four stars, with a 15 percent risk figure and a No Tip result in dynamic testing, is the one area that holds the crash-protection component below its ceiling. For a current-model-year vehicle, the absence of any filed consumer complaints means there is no unverified allegation record to weigh, though that absence reflects the vehicle's newness as much as anything else. Taken together, the 2026 data profile is notably clean across all three safety pillars MotorCaliber tracks.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2026 Mazda CX-30 perform in crash tests?
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, matching this top score in both frontal and side impact protection. The rollover assessment concluded with four out of five stars, noting a 15 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" dynamic test result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21112
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Mazda CX-30 have any recalls?
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no open safety defect actions, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as campaigns can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Mazda CX-30?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Mazda CX-30. There are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities on file. Because this is a current-model-year vehicle, the complaint record remains very early in its accumulation window.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Mazda CX-30?
The 2026 Mazda CX-30, as a current model year vehicle, remains subject to emerging safety data. Shoppers should verify any open recalls by running the specific VIN through NHTSA's database and confirm completed remedies at a dealership.
- The 2026 model year marks a two-point Safety Index increase over the 2025 CX-30, rising from 94/100 to 96/100 within the Exceptional band, driven by a perfect defect-record score of 20/20.
- NHTSA's NCAP program awarded the 2026 CX-30 five stars in both frontal and side crash categories, with the rollover category scoring four stars and a 15 percent rollover risk with a No Tip dynamic result.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, and all three crash-avoidance technologies tracked by MotorCaliber, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard equipment.
- The complaint record stands at zero filed reports, which reflects the vehicle's status as a current-model-year product; shoppers should revisit the NHTSA VIN lookup periodically as real-world data accumulates.
RANKINGSWhere the 2026 Mazda CX-30 places
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2026 Mazda CX-30 safety questions
Was the 2026 Mazda CX-30 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2026 Mazda CX-30, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 96 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 2026 Mazda CX-30 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2026 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 2026 Mazda CX-30 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Mazda CX-30 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Mazda CX-30?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Mazda CX-30. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other CX-30 years
Rivals in SUV (2026)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus Rz 350e BEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus Rz 550e BEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander MHEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 21112), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mazda CX-30 2026.
- 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 17 of 143 in the SUV class for 2026.
- 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.