NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2023–2026

Mazda CX-50 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 147 owner complaints for the Mazda CX-50, covering model years 2023 to 2026. The 2023 model year drew the most complaints (63), and Forward Collision Avoidance is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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5 recall campaigns on file
147 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
4 model years with data (2023–2026)

most complaints: 2023 (63 for that model year)
top component: Forward Collision Avoidance (26 complaints)
latest recall 25V737000 (reported Oct 29, 2025)

16 complaints reporting a crash (10.9%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (0.7%)
11 complaints reporting an injury (7.5%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mazda CX-50 complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 63 of 147, or 42.9%. Next come 2025 (38) and 2024 (33). The fewest are for 2026, with 13 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Mazda CX-50 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Mazda CX-50 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2023	63	9	0	3
2024	33	3	1	3
2025	38	3	0	4
2026	13	1	0	1
All model years	147	16	1	11

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mazda CX-50 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Forward Collision Avoidance is the component named most often, in 26 complaints (17.7% of all 147), followed by Service Brakes (26) and Power Train (21).

Components named most often in Mazda CX-50 complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Mazda CX-50 complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance	26	17.7%
Service Brakes	26	17.7%
Power Train	21	14.3%
Electrical System	19	12.9%
Structure	16	10.9%
Unknown or Other	16	10.9%
Suspension	14	9.5%
Engine	10	6.8%
Lane Departure	8	5.4%
Seats	8	5.4%
Steering	8	5.4%
Air Bags	6	4.1%
Visibility/Wiper	6	4.1%
Back Over Prevention	5	3.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System	5	3.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mazda CX-50 recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CX-50, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 2023 to 2025. The 2023 and 2025 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

5 recall campaigns

Mazda CX-50 recall campaigns covering each model year
2023: 2 campaigns	2024: 1 campaign	2025: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 25V737000
Reported Oct 29, 2025
Suspension › Critical Fasteners
Model year 2025
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.
Consequence:
Wheel or suspension component detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the front suspension fastener bolts and, if necessary, replace and tighten them, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7925J. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 3, 2025.
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.
NHTSA campaign 25V413000
Reported Jun 18, 2025
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software
Model year 2025
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.
Consequence:
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the module software, free of charge. Owner notifications will not be mailed due to all vehicles being under Mazda dealer control. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7625F.
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.
NHTSA campaign 25V167000
Reported Mar 14, 2025
Trailer Hitches
Model year 2024
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.
NHTSA campaign 23V275000
Reported Apr 18, 2023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module
Model year 2023
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.
Consequence:
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.
NHTSA campaign 23V135000
Reported Mar 1, 2023
Trailer Hitches
Model year 2023
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.
Consequence:
Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.
Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mazda CX-50 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mazda CX-50 have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mazda CX-50, covering model years 2023 to 2026. The most recent, 25V737000, was reported on October 29, 2025 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 2023 and 2025 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Mazda CX-50 model year has the most complaints?

The 2023 model year, with 63 of the 147 complaints in NHTSA’s file (42.9%). The next are 2025 (38) and 2024 (33). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mazda CX-50 complaint?

Forward Collision Avoidance is the component named most often: 26 complaints, or 17.7% of all 147. Service Brakes (26) and Power Train (21) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mazda CX-50?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mazda dealer.

How many Mazda CX-50 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 147 complaints, 16 report a crash, 1 a fire, 11 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Mazda models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Mazda VIN decoder with every Mazda model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Mazda 3 2004–2026 · 29 recalls · 2,983 complaints
Mazda 626 1995–2003 · 7 recalls · 2,458 complaints
Mazda CX-5 2012–2026 · 8 recalls · 2,443 complaints
Mazda 6 2002–2021 · 28 recalls · 2,234 complaints
Mazda Tribute 2000–2011 · 20 recalls · 2,102 complaints
Mazda CX-9 2007–2023 · 13 recalls · 1,487 complaints
Mazda CX-7 2007–2013 · 6 recalls · 1,131 complaints
Mazda Protege 1995–2003 · 6 recalls · 805 complaints

All Mazda models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.