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NHTSA crash test of the 2023 Mazda MX-30

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Mazda MX-30

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MAZDA MX-30

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.

VERDICT

The 2023 Mazda MX-30 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 94 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

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

OverallNot rated
Frontal
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 11.6%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17239

Index breakdown

Crash protection63.8/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Mazda MX-30 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSteering 1Lane Departure 1

Other MX-30 years

Rivals in Sedan (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 17239), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mazda Mx-30 2023. Class rank 27 of 92 in Sedan 2023. Methodology · Disclosure