NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Mazda MX-30 Safety Ratings
The 2022 Mazda MX-30 scores 91 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 2022 Mazda MX-30 presents a notably clean safety profile by every federal data measure available. Its five-star overall NHTSA crash-test performance underpins an Exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100. Furthermore, this model year shows zero recalls on file and zero reported owner complaints, an uncommon distinction.
The 2022 Mazda MX-30 received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100 based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Mazda MX-30 ranks 40 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 91 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 11.6% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 40 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Mazda MX-30?
The 2022 Mazda MX-30 establishes an exceptional safety profile, marked by a rare confluence of data points: a perfect 20/20 defect record score in the MotorCaliber Index, zero recalls, and zero reported complaints. This clean record underpins its overall five-star NHTSA crash rating. The resulting Safety Index of 91/100 places the vehicle firmly in the Exceptional band. Crash protection scores highly, with 66 out of 70 points, reflecting robust performance in frontal and side impact tests. The MX-30 received four stars for rollover resistance, with a 12 percent risk and a "No Tip" dynamic outcome, a reasonable result for a front-wheel-drive hatchback. The primary factor preventing a perfect Safety Index score is its avoidance technology rating of 5 out of 10. While lane departure warning and electronic stability control are standard, the absence of standard forward collision warning presents a notable gap in an otherwise strong safety data picture for this model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Mazda MX-30 perform in crash tests?
NHTSA awarded the 2022 Mazda MX-30 five stars overall, five stars for frontal protection, and five stars for side protection. The one area that steps back is rollover, rated four out of five stars, with a 12 percent rollover risk and a dynamic tip test result of No Tip. No categories are unrated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17024
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Mazda MX-30 have any recalls?
The 2022 Mazda MX-30 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy completions to verify. For a four-year-old used vehicle, that is an unusually clean defect record, though shoppers should always run a current VIN check before purchase.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Mazda MX-30?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2022 Mazda MX-30. No components have been flagged, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities have been alleged. There are simply no unverified consumer allegations on file for this model year at this time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Mazda MX-30?
The 2022 Mazda MX-30 holds a notable distinction for the 2022 model year: zero recalls are on file with NHTSA. Despite this clear record, prospective buyers should still conduct a VIN lookup to confirm recall status. Recalls can be issued at any time, and ensuring a vehicle's compliance with safety campaigns is a necessary step in the used car market.
- The 2022 Mazda MX-30 carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, giving it a perfect defect record sub-score of 20/20 within the NHTSA Safety Index for this model year.
- NHTSA awarded the 2022 MX-30 five stars in both frontal and side crash protection, with the only step-down being a four-star rollover rating tied to a 12 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic test result.
- Forward collision warning is absent from the 2022 MX-30's equipment list, which is the primary reason the avoidance technology sub-score reaches only 5 out of 10 and prevents a higher overall Index score.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 model year, meaning no unverified allegations involving crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities appear in the federal database for this specific vehicle.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Mazda MX-30 places
The 2022 Mazda MX-30 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Mazda MX-30 safety questions
Was the 2022 Mazda MX-30 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Mazda MX-30, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 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 2022 Mazda MX-30 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Mazda MX-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 11.6%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Mazda MX-30 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mazda MX-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 2022 Mazda MX-30?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Mazda MX-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 MX-30 years
Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 17024), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mazda MX-30 2022.
- 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 40 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- 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.