2022-2023 Mazda CX-30 Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (23V275)

Recall 23V275 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Mazda CX-30 in recall 23V275?

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.

Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 CX-30 with recall 23V275?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the control unit and module.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V275?

Recall 23V275 covers 2,410 vehicles: 2022-2023 Mazda CX-30; 2023 Mazda CX-50.

NHTSA lists 2,410 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the CX-30 antilock brake control module recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.

When was recall 23V275 announced?

Mazda Motor Corp. reported recall 23V275 to NHTSA on April 18, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 12, 2023.

This recall was filed 42 months ago. If your CX-30 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my CX-30 is part of recall 23V275?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V275 is open on your CX-30, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022-2023 CX-30 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should CX-30 owners do about recall 23V275?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V275000 applies to your CX-30.
2. Call a Mazda dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any control unit and module symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are CX-30 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 26 of them about the brakes.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 120 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 26 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Mazda CX-50: 63 complaints in total, 16 about the brakes
• 2022 Mazda CX-30: 33 complaints in total, 3 about the brakes
• 2023 Mazda CX-30: 24 complaints in total, 7 about the brakes

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

car was put on rear and it leaped forward and crashed and caused property damage and driver was shocked. faulty system, Collison system failure, reverse gear failure. on two different occasions car initiated warning like misuse of pedals when car was rolling down which was errored warning. false lane assist warnings.

2022 Mazda CX-30 owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11478222, filed August 8, 2022

While driving down the road a vehicle in front of me braked to stop for a bus loading kids, as I stepped on the brakes nothing happened and the vehicle surged forward.

2023 Mazda CX-30 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11724381, filed March 14, 2026

I was driving my car on the highway. The car automatically deployed the emergency braking system with no objects in front of the car. The car automatically braked then flashed the brake warning indicator. Car mad itself come to a complete stop.

2023 Mazda CX-30 owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11514744, filed March 31, 2023

Can recall 23V275 make my CX-30 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the CX-30 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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