2026 Mazda CX-50 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2026 Mazda CX-50, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2026 Mazda CX-50. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Mazda CX-50 have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,506 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I own a brand-new 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid that is currently under the manufacturer's warranty. I am reporting an intermittent failure of the vehicle to respond normally to a selected driving direction”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 21, 2026 · Engine
“On several occasions, moving the gear selector from Reverse to Drive, the transmission has failed to engage Drive, with the dashboard displaying "D" and the vehicle moving in reverse upon throttle app”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Mazda CX-50 (CX-50 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–38 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–39 / 29–37 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Mazda CX-50 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda CX-50 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mazda CX-50 | 2 | 63 |
| 2024 Mazda CX-50 | 1 | 33 |
| 2025 Mazda CX-50 | 2 | 38 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 0 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2026 Mazda CX-50
How do I know if my 2026 Mazda CX-50 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.