Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has 2 recalls, 51 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
51
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
23V135000
TRAILER HITCHES
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hi...
23V275000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Cont...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2023 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I am reporting a potential airbag system/emergency brake failure in my 2023 Mazda CX-50. I was invol... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,STRUCTURE | The driver's door is not opening from the inside. To open the driver's door while I am in the vehicl... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On 1/14/2026, I was pulling into a parking space in a parking garage when the vehicle abruptly accel... |
| Dec 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Following a professional brake flush at Roger Beasley Mazda Central in Austin, Texas, the left front... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. The conta... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Cylinder 3, loss of engine power . Safety feature on and off. Life threatening .in the Middle line... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2023 Mazda cx50 with 28k miles. This vehicle was purchased 3mths ago. The cx50 has locked me out 5... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Wear of Strut Bearing causing crunching sounds at low speed braking and turning. Dealer reports this... |
| Jun 8, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | The contact owned a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH she crashed in... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have had my 2023 Mazda CX-50 for almost two years. Since I got the car, I have had no issues with ... |
| May 9, 2025 | SUSPENSION | On [XXX], our 2023 Mazda CX-50 experienced a failure of the control arm, which was confirmed by Auff... |
| May 5, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The stock manufacturer brakes on this vehicle have been known for issues. There is a open recall on ... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Several times in the past 2-3 weeks. I have placed my car from park to reverse or drive and when I r... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | STEERING | Turning steering wheel to the left seems to stick somewhat between 9 and 11 o'clock position. It se... |
| Feb 16, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On the freeway going 60 MPH, the safety system malfunctioned and applied maximum braking - as if I w... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | AIR BAGS | There was an airbag malfunction. The whole air vent came off and the airbag bursted. Smoke was every... |
| Dec 21, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power steering is sticky when turning wheel to left between 10 to 11 o clock position |
| Dec 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When driving, the car automatically apply the brakes even though there is no car or any obstruction ... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | SEATS | The seat craftsmanship are sub-par. There is fraying in the seams that connect the vinal to the fab... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | SEATS | Both front driver and passenger seats have ~1-inch rips on the side. This appears to be a common iss... |