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Mazda MX-30 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Mazda MX-30 model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Mazda MX-30 we cover (2022 to 2023), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2023 at 94 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2022 at 91. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Mazda MX-30 is a subcompact electric crossover that Mazda positions as a stylish, driver-focused entry into the EV segment, targeting urban commuters and design-conscious buyers who want something distinct from mainstream electric options. Covered here for the 2022 and 2023 model years, the MX-30 brings Mazda's signature attention to interior refinement and handling feel to a battery-electric package.
For the 2023 model year, the Mazda MX-30 presents a notably strong safety profile. This vehicle achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 94 out of 100, placing it within the Exceptional band. The frontal crash test results in a full 5 out of 5 stars, indicating robust performance in this critical area. Its rollover rating stands at a solid 4 out of 5 stars, a reasonable outcome for a crossover body type. A significant omission in the available data is the absence of a recorded side crash rating. This gap in federal testing information is a material consideration for potential buyers. However, the MX-30's recall history across both the 2022 and 2023 model years is exemplary: zero recalls have been issued. This clean record underscores a high degree of manufacturing quality during this production period. Owner complaints are similarly minimal, with only a single unverified allegation on file and no associated reports of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The data indicates the MX-30 is a very strong safety performer, with the unrecorded side-impact test being the primary outstanding question for a diligent consumer.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the MX-30 for its premium interior feel, distinctive styling, and engaging driving character that aligns with Mazda's brand identity. Most acknowledge that its limited electric range places it squarely in urban-commuter territory, and opinions tend to center on whether that trade-off suits a buyer's lifestyle rather than on any fundamental quality concerns.
- The 2023 MX-30 earns a 94 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band, anchored by a perfect 5-star frontal crash-test result.
- Side crash-test data was not recorded for the covered model years, leaving a meaningful gap in the full crash-test picture that shoppers should factor into their comparison process.
- Across the entire 2022 to 2023 coverage window, the MX-30 has zero recalls, one of the cleanest records in its segment and a meaningful indicator of production quality.
- Owner complaints are nearly absent, with only one unverified allegation on file and no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths, suggesting real-world safety concerns have been minimal so far.