2023 Mazda Cx-50
Safety Score
86
Safe
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-01 | 23V135000 |
TRAILER HITCHES | 560 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-07 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | I am reporting a potential airbag system/emergency brake failure in my 2023 Mazda CX-50. I was involved in a rear-end m… |
| 2026-03-01 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | No | 0 | The driver's door is not opening from the inside. To open the driver's door while I am in the vehicle, I have to roll d… |
| 2026-01-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | On 1/14/2026, I was pulling into a parking space in a parking garage when the vehicle abruptly accelerated causing the … |
| 2025-12-21 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Following a professional brake flush at Roger Beasley Mazda Central in Austin, Texas, the left front brake bleeder scre… |
| 2025-12-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. The contact was able to move… |
| 2025-11-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Cylinder 3, loss of engine power . Safety feature on and off. Life threatening .in the Middle line, suddenly English … |
| 2025-09-20 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK | No | 0 | 2023 Mazda cx50 with 28k miles. This vehicle was purchased 3mths ago. The cx50 has locked me out 5 times & had a dead… |
| 2025-08-29 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Yes | 0 | The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 38 MPH. The contact stated … |
| 2025-08-14 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Wear of Strut Bearing causing crunching sounds at low speed braking and turning. Dealer reports this is due to dirt and… |
| 2025-06-08 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH she crashed into a deer. The air … |
| 2025-06-04 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | Yes | 0 | 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 un… |
| 2025-05-09 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | On [XXX], our 2023 Mazda CX-50 experienced a failure of the control arm, which was confirmed by Auffenberg Mazda of O’F… |
| 2025-05-05 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The stock manufacturer brakes on this vehicle have been known for issues. There is a open recall on some models but acc… |
| 2025-02-27 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | 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… |
| 2025-02-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | Turning steering wheel to the left seems to stick somewhat between 9 and 11 o'clock position. It seems more likely hap… |
| 2025-02-16 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | On the freeway going 60 MPH, the safety system malfunctioned and applied maximum braking - as if I was going to collide… |
| 2024-12-31 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | There was an airbag malfunction. The whole air vent came off and the airbag bursted. Smoke was everywhere. It was awful. |
| 2024-12-21 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Power steering is sticky when turning wheel to left between 10 to 11 o clock position |
| 2024-12-21 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | When driving, the car automatically apply the brakes even though there is no car or any obstruction in front of the veh… |
| 2024-11-26 | SEATS | No | 0 | The seat craftsmanship are sub-par. There is fraying in the seams that connect the vinal to the fabric, which Mazda re… |
| 2024-10-01 | SEATS | No | 0 | Both front driver and passenger seats have ~1-inch rips on the side. This appears to be a common issue among CX-50 owne… |
| 2024-09-30 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a loud booming so… |
| 2024-09-22 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | Car has under 14k miles on it. There have been 2 instances going from a stopped to rolling with no foot on the accelera… |
| 2024-09-17 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I was hearing squealing, as if the brake pads were worn. Called the dealer to ask about parts, was asked to bring it in… |
| 2024-08-23 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Emergency braking activated with no obvious scenario that would engage it. On different occasion, emergency braking a… |
| 2024-07-11 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | Yes | 0 | The Collision Avoidance System did not activate, to avoid a front-end collision. The vehicle in front of me stopped, m… |
| 2024-06-02 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Vehicle was purchase new, experienced safety concerns front brakes driver and passenger leaking brake fluid near brake… |
| 2024-05-31 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Leaking water in the rear right/left sides from the roof when raining resulting in mold growth inside the roof and hidd… |
| 2024-05-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Rain water leaking into interior body of vehicle. Water pools up between the headliner and interior body of vehicle. Mo… |
| 2024-02-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while in a parking lot, the steering wheel was moving to t… |
| 2024-01-17 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | If any liquid or debris material enters the console cover area where many controls for the car are located, the “comman… |
| 2023-12-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The key light went on without me knowing what it was. Brakes are taking a while to engage. The acc stoped my car whil… |
| 2023-11-24 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | We were driving in a snowstorm during the daytime on a 2-lane highway with directional passing lanes (where it opens an… |
| 2023-11-03 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Shock absorber severe noise driving over road imperfections , lower front ball joint failure full pull through of the j… |
| 2023-11-01 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Loud suspension clunks at low speeds of 5-25 mph. Dealership has found no visual representation of damage or evidence o… |
| 2023-10-05 | SUSPENSION | Yes | 0 | My ball joint failed on my brand new 4 month old vehicle at mile 2077. You absolutely have the ability to inspect it if… |
| 2023-09-08 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The rear lift gate came open while driving on the freeway on ramp. No buttons were pushed to open the lift gate. I had … |
| 2023-08-06 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Keyless Entry: I have had this vehicle for about 6 months and over that time, more than 3 separate times the keyless en… |
| 2023-06-27 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | 2023 CX-50 Issue: knocking sound coming from rear of vehicle at low speeds between 1mph-10mph. |
| 2023-06-14 | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | No | 0 | Safety systems disables when Sunlight hits directly on the car. I own Toyota and honda, they Never had problems with su… |
| 2023-06-08 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | To often does the safety system disable with what I'm told is dirt or fog by the dealer but I've had many newer vehicle… |
| 2023-05-30 | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | No | 0 | Lane keeping assistance does not prevent the vehicle from departing the lane nor does it provide corrective steering. L… |
| 2023-05-07 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | After installing Mazda Genuine Accessory 4-pin trailer wiring harness (P/N VA40-V7-780A), and Mazda’s trailer hitch as … |
| 2023-03-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I brought my car in to get it checked as the back drivers wheel was making clicking sounds when slowing down, both with… |
| 2023-02-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Wireless charging pad does not charge devices. Charging begins but after 3-5 minutes there is an error message that wir… |
| 2022-11-27 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The manufacturer has deceived buyers concerning the towing capabilities: https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/the-mazda-wa… |
| 2022-10-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I purchased this brand new 2023 Mazda CX-50 at the end of this July, and it has no incidents, no hits, no scratches at … |
| 2022-07-16 | WHEELS | No | 0 | Purchased the vehicle 5/20/22, mileage today is 1050 on 7 30 22, and the Goodyear reliance drivers side tire has a lar… |
| 2022-07-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I was driving my vehicle and a large plastic part fell from the upper footwell and became lodged under the break pedal … |
| 2022-06-23 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Fabric lining or insulation below dashboard is coming out of the seam between the dash and pillars on both sides. |