2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has 5 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

How the 2025 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

5recalls

9complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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5 recalls

Suspension

Oct 29, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V737000 · 1,007 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Electrical System

Jun 18, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V418000 · 22 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal.

Risk: Shifting into gear without the brake pedal depressed can result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) and reprogram the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Power Control Unit (PCU), free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated late summer 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7725F.

Air Bags

Jun 18, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V413000 · 2 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Trailer Hitches

Mar 14, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V167000 · 63 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Exterior Lighting

Sep 3, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V649000 · 672 vehicles

Problem: 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 lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.

Risk: Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance3

Unknown or other3

Vehicle Speed Control1

Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Mazda CX-50 Hybrid years

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Questions

Does the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, the latest from Oct 29, 2025 (suspension). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (3), unknown or other (3), engine (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.