2026 MAZDA CX-50
0 recalls, 19 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Aug 3, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
On several occasions, moving the gear selector from Reverse to Drive, the transmission has failed to engage Drive, with the dashboard displaying "D" and the vehicle moving in reverse upon throttle application. Fortunately, objects, pets or pedestrians were not present behind the vehicle during the ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 24, 2026
Incident date: Jul 16, 2026
I parked this hybrid rental vehicle on a steep street facing uphill and remained in the car with it on for about 15 to 30 minutes. When I put the vehicle back in Drive, released the brake pedal, and pressed the gas pedal to drive away, the car quickly free-rolled backwards. There was no throttle r... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 24, 2026
Incident date: Jul 16, 2026
I parked this hybrid rental vehicle on a steep street facing uphill and remained in the car with it on for about 15 to 30 minutes. When I put the vehicle back in Drive, released the brake pedal, and pressed the gas pedal to drive away, the car quickly free-rolled backwards. There was no throttle r... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 21, 2026
Incident date: Jul 12, 2026
The contact's daughter owns a 2026 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 40 MPH and decelerating to turn into a parking lot, the front passenger’s side wheel detached and fell in underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was then towed to the dea... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 14, 2026
Was braking with traffic and all of a sudden the emergency braking kicked on and brought the car to a stop from about 40 miles per hour with no immediate threat of collision. Brakes were being applied manually and had plenty of room infront of the vehicle and traffic was not stopped. Nearly caused t... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 14, 2026
Was braking with traffic and all of a sudden the emergency braking kicked on and brought the car to a stop from about 40 miles per hour with no immediate threat of collision. Brakes were being applied manually and had plenty of room infront of the vehicle and traffic was not stopped. Nearly caused t... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Jul 8, 2026
Incident date: Jul 3, 2026
The entire ADAS system fails when the temperature is over 100°. It has applied the emergency braking system with no cars in front of me. All the warning lights go off and the entire system just fails. Also, my windshield just (2 days ago) randomly cracked while sitting in my carport. The crack begi... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jul 4, 2026
This report concerns the design of the front seat belt reminder system, which I believe creates a safety hazard. The audible warning begins the instant the engine starts — while the vehicle is stationary in Park — is very loud, and repeats indefinitely until the belt is latched. Federal Standar... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jul 4, 2026
This report concerns the design of the front seat belt reminder system, which I believe creates a safety hazard. The audible warning begins the instant the engine starts — while the vehicle is stationary in Park — is very loud, and repeats indefinitely until the belt is latched. Federal Standar... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 5, 2026
Incident date: Jul 4, 2026
I was backing out of a parking spot in a parking lot that backed up to a 2 lane highway. I placed the car in Reverse and then put the car in Drive, so that I could exit the parking lot to a side road. When I placed the car in Drive and pressed gas, the car went into Reverse (towards the 2 lane high... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 21, 2026
Incident date: Jun 19, 2026
I bought my 2025 Pathfinder in November 2025. In early December, the automatic emergency braking symbol started flashing; I took it to the Nissan dealership in Downey, and they told me that unless there was a permanent error code, they couldn't do anything. After reading comments and forum posts, I ... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
We are having concerning issue with Mazda CX 50, 2026 hybrid. not going into reverse gear or stopping unexpectedly after attempting to shift to reverse. We recently took the vehicle to the Mazda dealership where we bought it.: Luther Mazda in [XXX]. After repeated attempts, they said they had no wa... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Octane 255 RV. The contact stated that the carriage bolt was protruding through the front frame. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the failure was a nail pop, and the claim was ... Read more
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Octane 255 RV. The contact stated that the carriage bolt was protruding through the front frame. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the failure was a nail pop, and the claim was ... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: May 30, 2026
I am submitting this complaint regarding serious safety concerns with my Volvo vehicle that may affect the safety of my family, especially young children. 1. Second-Row Center Seat Integrated Booster Seat Belt Failure The integrated booster seat belt in the second-row center seat is not functionin... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: May 30, 2026
I am submitting this complaint regarding serious safety concerns with my Volvo vehicle that may affect the safety of my family, especially young children. 1. Second-Row Center Seat Integrated Booster Seat Belt Failure The integrated booster seat belt in the second-row center seat is not functionin... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: May 30, 2026
I am submitting this complaint regarding serious safety concerns with my Volvo vehicle that may affect the safety of my family, especially young children. 1. Second-Row Center Seat Integrated Booster Seat Belt Failure The integrated booster seat belt in the second-row center seat is not functionin... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 20, 2026
Incident date: May 20, 2026
Gradually increasing knocking and clicking sounds from front end suspension through first 400 miles of new car miles was observed. Researched this issue and found known recall for this specific problem for same model/year but VIN was not identified within the known range. Reported to dealer/mazda ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Mar 31, 2026
Incident date: Mar 31, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a minor seated inside the vehicle pulled on the handle of the rear driver’s side door, and the door opened unexpectedly. On another occasion, while the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger’s s... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 MAZDA CX-50
2026 MAZDA CX-50 SUV N/A 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
213
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
17
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths