2023 Mazda CX-50 recalls and problems

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has 2 recalls and 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2023 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 CX-50 model years — the most of any year.

2recalls

65complaints

9crashes

0fires

3injuries

57,000median 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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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Service Brakes

Apr 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V275000 · 2,410 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.

Risk: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.

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.

Trailer Hitches

Mar 1, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V135000 · 560 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.

Risk: Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.

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

Service Brakes16

Forward Collision Avoidance14

Unknown or other8

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

Complaints by year filed

2023 vs. other Mazda CX-50 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Mazda CX-50 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Mazda CX-50, the latest from Apr 18, 2023 (service brakes). 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 2023 Mazda CX-50?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (16), forward collision avoidance (14), electrical system (9). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.