NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Mazda MX-30
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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.
The 2022 Mazda MX-30 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers 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.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
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 // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.