2025 Mazda CX-50 problems and recalls

Owners have filed 46 complaints on the 2025 Mazda CX-50, and NHTSA has issued 4 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (11 complaints).

46
Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
4
Injuries
71.9
Severity index

Severity index 71.9 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 71.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 15 of 46 by severity index among 2025 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 67% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2025 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 11 complaints (23.9%)11 24%Service BrakesService Brakes: 8 complaints (17.4%)8 17%Forward Collision Avoid…Forward Collision Avoidance: 8 complaints (17.4%)8 17%StructureStructure: 5 complaints (10.9%)5 11%SuspensionSuspension: 5 complaints (10.9%)5 11%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 5 complaints (10.9%)5 11%WheelsWheels: 4 complaints (8.7%)4 9%SeatsSeats: 4 complaints (8.7%)4 9%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN1123.9%
SERVICE BRAKES817.4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE817.4%
STRUCTURE510.9%
SUSPENSION510.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER510.9%
WHEELS48.7%
SEATS48.7%

Complaints filed per year

016312024: 12025: 142026: 31 (partial year)24252631
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20241
202514
2026 (year to date)31

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
24V64900003/09/2024LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the hea
25V16700014/03/2025TRAILER HITCHESMazda 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 condi
25V41300018/06/2025AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREMazda 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.
25V73700029/10/2025SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERSMazda 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.

Other Mazda CX-50 model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 4 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.