2025 Mazda CX-50: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
41
Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
4
Injuries
107.3
Severity index
Severity index 107.3 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 42 2025 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 ranks 12 of 42 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 71% of its model-year peers. See the full 2025 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | 26.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 17.1% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 7 | 17.1% |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 12.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 12.2% |
| WHEELS | 4 | 9.8% |
| SEATS | 4 | 9.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 7.3% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 11 of 41 complaints (26.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 26 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V649000 | 03/09/2024 | LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Mazda 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 |
| 25V167000 | 14/03/2025 | 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 condi |
| 25V413000 | 18/06/2025 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 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. |
| 25V737000 | 29/10/2025 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.