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MX-30 e-Skyactiv EV 35.5 kWh, 145 hp (2020–2022) engine: faults and reliability

Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv EV: motor síncrono de imanes permanentes and batería de 35,5 kWh version

With caution

MX-30s built between May and November 2020 are within the Motor Hill Assist campaign, which is corrected with software; check against the chassis number that it has been carried out.[1][2]

Years
2020–2022
Power
145 hp
Faults that affect it
1
1 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
1
in our database

5 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

First version: 35.5 kWh gross battery (30 kWh net) and a permanent-magnet synchronous motor on the front axle, 107 kW (145 hp) and 271 N·m. Single-phase 6.6 kW AC charging and 37 kW fast charging.[3][4][5]

Faults of the MX-30 e-Skyactiv EV 35.5 kWh, 145 hp (2020–2022) engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsMotor Hill Assist and brake lights: software fault in the electric motor controlYes, but only on 2020 MX-30s: Mazda recalled 11,774 cars (European alert A12/00247/21) because Motor Hill Assist could make the car move forward when the brake is released after going from ice to a surface with grip, and the brake lights could come on in reverse. It is corrected with software in around 20 minutes.

Cars fitted with the MX-30 e-Skyactiv EV 35.5 kWh, 145 hp (2020–2022) engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Mazda

  • Mazda MX-30MX-30 e-Skyactiv EV · MX-30 First Edition · MX-30 Prime-Line · MX-30 Makoto2020–2024[3][5]

Frequently asked questions

Is the MX-30 e-Skyactiv EV 35.5 kWh, 145 hp (2020–2022) engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. MX-30s built between May and November 2020 are within the Motor Hill Assist campaign, which is corrected with software; check against the chassis number that it has been carried out.[1][2]

What faults does the MX-30 e-Skyactiv EV 35.5 kWh, 145 hp (2020–2022) engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: motor Hill Assist and brake lights: software fault in the electric motor control (high severity).

Which cars use the MX-30 e-Skyactiv EV 35.5 kWh, 145 hp (2020–2022) engine?

Mazda MX-30 (2020–2024).[3][5]

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Sources

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  1. Mazda MX-30: brake lights and Motor Hill Assistcar-recalls.eu · Other source · published 18 February 2021 · consulted 30 October 2026
  2. Mazda MX-30 (2020): brake lights and Motor Hill Assist (alerta A12/00247/21)car-recalls.eu · Other source · published 26 February 2021 · consulted 30 October 2026
  3. Mazda MX-30Wikipedia (alemán) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  4. Mazda MX-30Wikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  5. Mazda MX-30 DR: ModellvariantenADAC Autokatalog · Technical documentation · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German