2025 MAZDA CX-50

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

4RecallsNHTSA Verified10ComplaintsNHTSA Data1InvestigationsNHTSA Data
Expert Verdict
โ„น๏ธAverage Safety Profile

This 2025 model shows average reliability, primarily driven by 4 recalls affecting the lane departure system.

Key Factor:lane departure recalls

๐Ÿ“‹Why This Matters

Understanding recall history helps predict future ownership costs. Each unaddressed issue represents potential repair expenses.

Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.

Focus Area:general reliability
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (1.1)
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    Summary:
Critical Component: Warning

Safety & Reliability Score

63/100
Average

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-32
Complaint Impact-0.5
Investigation Impact-5

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2025 MAZDA CX-50

Model Year2025
MakeMAZDA
ModelCX-50
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Mar24
RECALLRecall Issued
Oct24
ISSUEFirst Report
Jan25
NEWProduction
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

4 complaints (40% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 10 consumer complaints by severity level.

๐ŸŸ High
1(10%)
๐ŸŸกMedium
2(20%)
๐ŸŸขLow
7(70%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

โš™๏ธEngineering Insight

Based on consumer reports, issues for this vehicle tend to peak around the 0-20k mileage range. The average reported failure mileage is 1,300 miles.

๐Ÿ“Š Mileage data extracted from 1 of 10 complaints (10% coverage)
0-20k
1 reports (100%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ DIY Diagnosis Center

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Primary Risk Areas

LANE DEPARTURETRAILER HITCHESAIR BAGSSUSPENSION

Official Safety Recalls (4)

Campaign: 24V649000

LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

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.

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Campaign: 25V167000

TRAILER HITCHES

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

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.

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Campaign: 25V413000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Campaign: 25V737000

SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

NHTSA Investigations

1 investigation

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2025 CX-50.

INV-2025-1000๐ŸŸข Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding CX-50 performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 48,937

Consumer Complaints

10 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2025 CX-50.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning40%
Shatter10%
Crash/Accident10%
Acceleration Issues10%
Battery10%
Stall10%
Vibrate10%
Stuck10%
Check Engine Light10%
Fire10%
Other๐Ÿ”ต Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The rear hatch window shattered overnight while parked for no identifiable reason. There was no sign of a break-in or object that may have struck the window. Ring camera footage shows no one causing the damage.

Jul 24, 2025Under Review
Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
POWER TRAIN

On three separate occasions, while in reverse backing out of my driveway, the car failed to engage the transmission when shifting into drive, acting like it was in neutral. There were no warning lights or messages on the dashboard. The only way that I found to engage the transmission was to turn off the vehicle, turn back on, and move selector to drive. This is a safety issue as I've had cars approaching in both directions with the CX-50 behing immobilized and not able to move out of the roadway.

Jul 20, 2025Under Review
Brakes๐Ÿ”ต Low
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

When using adaptive cruise control, during SOME cornering, SOMETIMES the car brakes unexpectedly, very aggressively, without warning. Very dangerous, especially when another car is behind you.

Jul 19, 2025Under Review
Safety Systems๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1) Driving on an expressway and the red warning light goes on - two red bars with a sterring wheel in the middle. Car sounded an alarm that indicated we were going to crash. No cars in front of us. 2) Driving on the expressway with the cruise control on. Driving 75 miles an hour and the vehicle goes to 30 miles an hour and I have to accelerate. Thank the Lord no one was behind me. This has happened 3 times. I took it into Mazda and tool them the issue but they just did their regular maintenance on my car. There is a major issue with this vehicle and nobody wants to admit Need your help

Jul 18, 2025Under Review
Safety Systems๐Ÿ”ต Low
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Due to a hybrid battery malfunction, full body sensor mlafunction and TPMS functionality error, vehicle left inoperable. Vehicle could not be placed in neutral. Vehicle could not be jump started.

Jul 12, 2025Under Review
Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
POWER TRAIN

I bought the car new from Mazda in December, 2024, and I am the original owner of the car. I backed out of a parking space. I shifted my gear to D, but the car kept sliding backward. I quickly shifted the gear back to P, pressed the parking brake, and turned off my engine. I had to restart my engine several times before the car will drive forward in D. This incident happened twice already.

Jun 30, 2025Under Review
Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
STRUCTURE,ENGINE

First issue: Rough idle at start. The interior cabin vibrates enough to question the vehicle quality. The rough idle lasts about 40 seconds then engine switches to smooth vibration. It's actually unnerving. Second issue: it's well known in 2025 Mazda installed the Toyota RAV4 hybrid engine and transmission into the CX-50. The current ICE engine model had to be modified. As a result there are some structural issues that may become problematic. The front passenger door scrapes against the interior fender. During manufacturing to cover up the defect Mazda purposely offset the passenger side fender mask the defect. This should seriously can into question the structural integrity of the vehicle. The primary concern is by offsetting the fender have the impacted the ability of the crumble zones in this area? Additionally, the front passenger door may become stuck since there is no uniformity in the panel alignment. This should raise caution since the modifications necessary to accommodate the hybrid system my have impacted overall vehicle integrity.

Mar 7, 2025Under Review
Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
ENGINE

Check engine light came on at 600 miles. Took it to the dealer and the code was a p3400 code, cylinder deactivation fault. The dealership replaced both solenoids, part #PYFA-12-360A, found metal in OCV valves. When we got the car back I changed the oil, cut the oil filter open and found large metal shavings. At about 1300 miles the same check engine light came on. Back to the dealership with the same code. Now Mazda says to replace the head.

Feb 7, 2025Under Review
Electrical๐Ÿ”ต Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

We have had this 2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid for a couple of months. On January 21, 2025, my wife tried to start it after shopping at a Dollar store. All the warnings lights came on, blinking, and the car was unresponsive to drive. After repeated attempts to start the car, the warning lights, finally, did go off, but a message of "hybrid system malfunction have vehicle inspected" came on. It finally started and allowed her to drive home. The alert about the hybrid system went off. So far, it has not happened again. I called the service department, and all they said was to bring it in if it does it again. No one has looked at it. Really wasn't any risk to her since she was in town. But had it happened somewhere where she didn't have phone service, it could have put her at risk. I don't really know what happened, but the biggest thing is the worry that it will do it again.

Jan 23, 2025Under Review
Brakesโš ๏ธ High
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

Brake pads loose / moving inside the shims of overall Brake system for the vehicle . Making audio noise while driving and parking and stopping vehicle. Safety risk of brake Failure Minor Odor of fire/fumes

Oct 28, 2024Resolved

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any recalls for the 2025 MAZDA CX-50?

Yes, the 2025 MAZDA CX-50 has 4 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, TRAILER HITCHES, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE.

Is the 2025 MAZDA CX-50 safe to drive?

The 2025 MAZDA CX-50 has 4 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.

Where can I check if my 2025 MAZDA CX-50 has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local MAZDA dealer.

๐Ÿ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

๐Ÿ“‰Elevated Activity

Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows declining reliability trends, largely due to new lane departure components introduced in this generation. Recall frequency increased 300% versus the 2024 version.

๐ŸŽฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Lane departure

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm lane departure recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all lane departure recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:24V649000
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Trailer hitches

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm trailer hitches recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all trailer hitches recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:25V167000
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Air bags

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm air bags recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all air bags recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:25V413000
๐Ÿ’กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your MAZDA dealer to verify recall completion status.

๐ŸงญWhat This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 4 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your MAZDA dealer.
  • If any recalls are open, schedule service immediatelyโ€”recall repairs are always free.
  • Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request documentation proving all recalls were addressed before finalizing purchase.
  • Factor potential recall-related service time into your ownership cost estimates.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: January 10, 2026.