2025 MAZDA CX-50

2 recalls, 50 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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. Ve... Read more

1,007 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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.

2 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Complaint Statistics

50 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
ENGINE	6
POWER TRAIN	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
SERVICE BRAKES	3
STEERING	3
VISIBILITY/WIPER	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL	2

Incident date: Sep 8, 2026

My child is able to pull the pads off of the car seat. This is so unsafe and should not be allowed to happen. She is only [XXX] old. I am unable to resume the pass to the car seat. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident date: Sep 1, 2026

The factory adhesive/anti-flutter sealant that bonds the outer hood skin to the inner structural frame has physically separated. There is a clear gap where the outer panel is no longer attached to the frame. As a result, the outer hood skin flexes and vibrates, especially at highway speeds. Impact /... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2026

The drivers side inside door handle has quit working twice. The dealer has temporarily fixed it both times, but advised us to "just be more gentle with the handle". The cable is falling off of the door hinge inside the door, and the dealer claims they don't have a way to permanently fix it. Th... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2026

The automatic emergency braking in this vehicle is faulty. It misinterprets obstacles and uses the emergency braking inconsistently. I park in a parking garage and I have to slowly (less than 5 MPH) drive up any ramps because it apparently sees the ceiling of the garage as a obstacle and as a result... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2026

Incident date: Jul 2, 2026

While driving on an interstate during a heavy summer thunderstorm, the vehicle suddenly displayed a warning stating, "There may be a problem with the Battery Management System," along with a "Check Hybrid System" message. At the same time, the check engine light illuminated and the hybrid system sto... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

On June 23rd, 2026, while driving my 2026 Subaru Solterra at approximately 35 mph on a clear, sunny day with no road obstructions or vehicles ahead, the vehicle suddenly and severely applied the brakes on its own. This unprompted, autonomous braking event brought the vehicle to an abrupt, unsafe slo... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

1. The SUV experiences complete power loss and goes into limp mode. Have been in nearly 3 accidents on highways with a vehicle that goes from 65 to 35 with no warning and then cannot accelerate or gain speed. 2. Battery, out of no where, goes from 3/4 full to 1 or 2 bars. 3. Extreme shaking of the... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2026

On XXX we were driving from [XXX] to [XXX]. Going through the [XXX] mountains on [XXX]. At an elevation of about 6,000 ft. temperature was about 85, speed about 55 mph the window in the back seat (behind the driver) imploded with a huge bang (sounded like a bomb went off). Glass was all over the ba... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2026

The vehicle is affected by a Chrysler safety recall. When I brought it to an authorized dealership for the recall repair, they informed me that a warning light was illuminated and that they needed to perform a diagnostic inspection before completing the recall. After the inspection, they stated they... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2026

After getting a flat tire, I used the spare that comes stock with the vehicle. As soon as I started driving, it said the tire was the incorrect size. I kept driving just trying to get the car home. It then showed awd temp overheating stop vehicle and looking out my rear view mirror I saw smoke. I ro... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

Blown Head Gasket

Incident date: Jun 24, 2026

The paint (white orchid pearl) is peeling down to the metal on three of the doors. I did have a spot on the roof repaired during the extended 7 year warranty. But this current problem happened after the warranty expired.

Incident date: Jun 24, 2026

The electric board goes black frequently. Also, my backup camera and assistive device for backup doesn’t work. It starts and stops after a second. Posing a big problem with backing up because I have neck injury and can’t adequately see.

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

My car has following issues recently. 1. Tire pressure monitoring system failed for all four tires. 2. Electrical door lock systems failed. All these symptoms match the BCM recall for the model and year of my car. But my VIN is not included with the recall. I believe Ford did not include all impact... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

2016 Ford F-150 affected by Ford recall 26S28 / NHTSA 26V237. Vehicle experienced a sudden unintended downshift while driving on the freeway. The event caused abrupt deceleration and rear tire squeal, consistent with rear wheel speed reduction. A transmission-related diagnostic trouble code is curre... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2026

I took my vehicle in due to a recall on the coaxial cable that was causing the electronic to malfunction and make a constant electrical popping sound. Shortly after that was replaced, the multipurpose camera started to malfunction and eventually gave out completely. I have warning lights constantly ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2026

"While driving up an incline, the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system suddenly failed completely, causing the steering wheel to go violently stiff and dangerous to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard. After pulling over, turning the vehicle off, and restarting it, th... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2026

The temperature gauge does not work, it stays at cold. The heater does not work unless the car is moving. AC does not blow cold air at all. I get a message that says “steering assist is reduced. Drive with care”. There are a lot of people online with the same complaints on these vehicles

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

My engine suffered an internal catastrophic event, and needs to be replaced

Incident date: Apr 28, 2026

When driving, the steering wheel became less responsive. The next day, we drove a few hundred miles and got gas. After turning the car back on, the steering became even less responsive, resulting in a lot of force being needed to be used in order to turn the vehicle. In addition to this, the car was... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2026

While parked in full sun the windshield cracked spontaneously, perhaps the result of thermal expansion. The linear length of the resulting crack was over 12 inches, running through the center sensor array. The car was inspected by a Volvo Service Center manager who found no evidence of impact. Ne... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

On three occasions, while in regenerative braking mode, my car failed to engage the brakes at low speeds. After pressing on the brake pedal for several seconds with no response, the wheels then locked completely - but only after the car had traveled had traveled around 30 feet. The dealer has inspec... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2026

Door handle cables detach easily which prevents the door from being opened from the inside. It has happened to me twice on my driver side door the last 5 months. Research online shows this is a very common problem with newer Mazdas and it is a major safety hazard as it prevents easy exit from the ve... Read more

Incident date: Mar 31, 2026

Vehicle: 2019 Honda Pilot Issue: Complete dashboard blackout / loss of safety systems Safety Defect: Yes Description of the problem: While driving, the entire dashboard and infotainment system suddenly go black without warning. This includes the speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights, backup camera... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

10 speed transmission randomly threw a incorrect 10th gear ratio code and threw my truck into limp mode on the interstate in traffic. Transmission had to be rebuilt

Incident date: Aug 1, 2025

THE PARK ASSIST WOULD GO ON WHEN I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME AND AUTO STOP WAS OFF ALL THE TIME. TWO GROUND STRAPS WERE CORRODED. THERE IS A RECALL ON THEM FROM 2019 TO 2024. MY TRUCK DID NOT HAVE A RECALL ON IT. I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW AND MAYBE IF ENOUGH PEOPLE COMPLAI... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after 30-40 minutes. The SOS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the communication was inoperable, and the message to take the vehicle to the ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

The tire on the front driver's side was bad. I had it assessed at Ogeen K auto and he said they put a used tire on the vehicle. The other three were brand new. The noise I was hearing was coming from the tire. And was causing the vehicle to pull. My safety was put at risk because Iwouldd need a long... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2025

2010 bmw 328i xdrive: Had in for recall PCV 1/08/2025. This vehicle has had a prior recall for same issue before i owned in 2014. Motorwerks BMW failed to complete recall, as parts and repair bulletin from BMW OF AMERICA has parts list. Motorwerks just CHOSE to put items, subtitled under other se... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2026

While driving northbound on US-280 freeway, the vehicle experienced sudden deceleration with maximum speed limited to approximately 40 mph. The dashboard displayed a "Check Power Supply" warning. The vehicle required a tow to the dealership. Dealer diagnosis indicates likely ICCU (Integrated Chargin... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2026

Incident date: Jan 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal while coming to a stop, the rear wheels locked up. The ABS, traction control, parking brake, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where the engine was repl... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2026

Power steering quit working. It would go in and out then just stopped all together. I see there is a recall however my vehicle isn't included but is experiencing the same problem. I have read where other vehicle no included in the previous recall also experienced the same problem.

Incident date: Feb 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, there was an abnormal pop coming from the rear of the vehicle. While pulling over, the rear glass shattered. The vehicle was taken to a glass repair shop to have the rear glass repaired. The vehicle was ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2026

Shifter stuck in park

Incident date: Nov 20, 2025

Rear back up camera goes to blue screen randomly. Uconnect system frequently freezes and is unresponsive. It has in the past attempted to dial 911 and I couldn't cancel it . It did not go through because my phone is not connected but it is still an issue.

Incident date: Nov 20, 2025

At 120,000 miles the head gasket has started leaking into the cylinders. We are unsure if it is reparable or if I will require a new engine. This is a know problem with Pacificas and is an issue they should be fixing since the problem is on the engine part they installed.

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

Flashing all LPAS warnings. Also displaying 'brake system' on dashboard

Incident date: Jan 16, 2026

Engine coolant intrusion- I don't feel safe driving this vehicle due to engine problems known to FORD even at/before time of sale. Possible fire hazard. Transmission- I don't feel safe driving this vehicle due to transmission problems known to FORD even at/before time of sale. Vehicle lurched aroun... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2025

When trying to park/shut off, the vehicle gives ‘shift to park’ error message upon shifting to park and won’t shut off or when starting will give ‘shift to park’ error message and not start. This seems to be a common issue with this vehicle model…we could really use a recall

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

I have three check engine codes P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit (Bank 1 or single sensor) P0341 Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 or single sensor) P0016 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor A The last one is the same code that’s... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

While merging onto an interstate at speed, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of motive power and came to a complete stop in an active traffic lane. Approximately six weeks earlier, abnormal drivetrain behavior (hesitation and torque interruption) was reported to the dealer. The dealer attribute... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

I got into my vehicle and the back windshield glass shattered when I closed my driver's side door.

Incident date: Sep 12, 2025

Vibrating issue and missing fire originating from engine. Intake camshaft broken and left cylinder head is damaged and needs replacement. This should not be happening to this car. Cannot drive a faster rate either. There should be a claim out for all these issues.

Incident date: Dec 25, 2024

I am experiencing recurring safety issues with my 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe. •On three separate occasions, the driver’s side door did not fully close, leaving a gap large enough for my hand to fit through. •At the same times, the hood (bonnet) also failed to fully latch. •During these ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2025

When driving the transmission tends to constantly down shift and feels like a vibration/and grinding when doing so. Also the rear wheels sometimes lock up briefly when when accelerating. (the symptoms are very similar to the 2014 f150 transmission issues). This has been going on for appx 1 yr and ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2025

015 Santa Fe Ultimate. 134,000 miles. Original owner. All maintenance done per manual. Wife on hwy 2 hrs. Started loud engine knocking noise. No warning whatsiever.Pulled off closet exit. Stalled.Restarted.Pulled into gas station. Trusted mechanic inspected. Stated not to drive. He had identical veh... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 MAZDA CX-50

2025 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

MAZDA CX-50 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA CX-50 across all model years (2023, 2025).

5 Total Recalls

224 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

7 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA CX-50 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	19	View
2025 (current)	2	50
2024	1	53	View
2023	2	102	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
626	54	3,892	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View

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2025 MAZDA CX-50

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 MAZDA CX-50

Safety Technology

MAZDA CX-50 - All Years Overview

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