Mazda CX-50 Recalls (2023-2025)

What recalls does the Mazda CX-50 have?

• 2025 Mazda CX-50 Suspension Fastener Recall (25V737)
  October 29, 2025 · 1,007 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the front suspension fastener bolts and, if necessary, replace and tighten them, free of charge.

• 2025 Mazda CX-50 Air Bag Control Module Software Recall (25V413)
  June 18, 2025 · 2 vehicles · Air Bags

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will update the module software, free of charge.

• 2024 Mazda CX-50 Trailer Hitch Recall (25V167) Repeat recall
  March 14, 2025 · 63 vehicles · Other Equipment

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Mazda CX-30 Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (23V275)
  April 18, 2023 · 2,410 vehicles · Brakes

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Mazda CX-50 Trailer Hitch Recall (23V135)
  March 1, 2023 · 560 vehicles · Other Equipment

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge.

Which CX-50 parts are recalled most?

Which CX-50 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my CX-50 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 5 Mazda CX-50 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Mazda dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are CX-50 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Several times in the past 2-3 weeks. I have placed my car from park to reverse or drive and when I release my foot from the brake. The car doesn’t move. A loud pop occurs and then the car begins to move.

2023 MAZDA CX-50 owner, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11645359

I have had my 2023 Mazda CX-50 for almost two years. Since I got the car, I have had no issues with the i-Activsense until June 2025. The reason I got the newer car was to ensure the safety of my family; however, Mazda failed to do their part.

2023 MAZDA CX-50 owner, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, NHTSA complaint 11665874

The vehicle had the original OEM battery fail at 15 months. It dropped to 7v under light load. It's a bad battery. Upon being jump started, the power steering went in and out while driving and the dashboard blinked on and off…throwing a lot of errors that are unrelated to the battery problem.

2024 MAZDA CX-50 owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11684560

Can a recall make your CX-50 a lemon in California?

Owners of a Mazda CX-50 often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 5 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

More Mazda CX-50 lemon law pages

All Mazda recalls · 2023 Mazda CX-50 lemon law · 2024 Mazda CX-50 lemon law · 2025 Mazda CX-50 lemon law

Other Mazda models with recalls

• CX-3: 1 recall
• CX-30: 5 recalls
• CX-50: 5 recalls
• CX-50 Hybrid: 5 recalls
• CX-70: 4 recalls
• CX-9: 1 recall
• CX-90: 11 recalls
• MAZDA2: 1 recall
• MAZDA3: 4 recalls
• MX-5: 2 recalls

Frequently asked questions about Mazda CX-50 recalls