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NHTSA Recall 25V167000: Trailer hitches

Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 63 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mazda CX-50.

63
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (April 4)
NHTSA campaign25V167000
Manufacturer campaign7225C
ComponentTRAILER HITCHES
Report receivedMarch 14, 2025
Owner notificationApril 4, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V167000

Make and modelModel years
Mazda CX-502024
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.