43 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict AVOID 30/100
“The vehicle was traveling at highway speeds when it experienced a sudden, violent lateral jerk to the side, causing immediate side-curtain/seat airbag deployment prior to impacting the center divide. I believe there was a sudden, catastrophic mechanical failure of the front suspension componants causing a partial detachment of the front driver's side wheel. This failure mirrors the exact defect described in NHTSA Ca”NHTSA complaint, 2025 Mazda CX-50 owner
“Brake booster failure in less than two years of ownership. It seems to be an issue with A LOT of these models. Very unsafe to have any brake failure”NHTSA complaint, 2025 Mazda CX-50 owner
“I previously reported the auto breaking system would slam on breaks prematurely. Now it was a factor in an accident where the Mazda CX-50 was rear-ended by a Ram 2500 truck at full speed on the highway. Car is incompaitated and I have suffered injuries.”NHTSA complaint, 2025 Mazda CX-50 owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 lan |
| 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 |
| 18/06/2025 | Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:Software SAFETY | 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. |
| 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 detachme |
On the federal record it scores 30/100: 43 owner complaints (43 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 11 of 39 categorised reports.
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 scored 30/100 on the federal record.