Mazda CX-50 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 147 owner complaints across 4 model years of the Mazda CX-50 (2023–2026). The most-complained-about year is 2023.
Pick your Mazda CX-50 model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 Mazda CX-50 | 2 | 38 |
| 2024 Mazda CX-50 | 1 | 33 |
| 2023 Mazda CX-50 | 2 | 63 |
What Mazda CX-50 owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA. The 2023 model year has the most, with 63.
All Mazda CX-50 recalls (5)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mazda CX-50, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Critical fasteners (suspension)
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The front suspension fastener bolts may not be tightened properly, which can result in suspension component and/or wheel detachment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front suspension fastener bolts and, if necessary, replace and tighten them, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service…
Model years: 2025
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Software (air bags)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain CX-50 Hybrid and CX-50 vehicles. Incorrectly configured module software may cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will update the module software, free of charge. Owner notifications will not be mailed due to all vehicles being under Mazda dealer control. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option…
Model years: 2025
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Trailer hitches
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-50 vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7225C.
Model years: 2024
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
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.
Remedy: 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…
Model years: 2023
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Trailer hitches
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall…
Model years: 2023
Other Mazda models
- 6263,130 complaints
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- CX-52,451 complaints
- MAZDA62,234 complaints
- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.