Mazda CX-50: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Mazda CX-50 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 100.0 High | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2024 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 206.2 High | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2025 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 107.3 High | POWER TRAIN |
Across 3 model years, the 2024 Mazda CX-50 carries the highest severity index (206.2, driven by electrical system), while the 2023 is the cleanest at 100.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.