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2023 Mazda CX-50

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints60
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2023 Mazda CX-50

2 recalls
60 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
60
Complaints citing a crash
9

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 23V135000high

    Trailer hitches

    TRAILER HITCHES

    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.

  • 23V275000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    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.

Consumer complaints

60 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

60
Total
9
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • BRAKES15
  • OTHER9
  • ENGINE5
  • ELECTRICAL5
  • STRUCTURE5

Notable Issues

60 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 9 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)15
miscellaneous issues9
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)5

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
SUV
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Mazda CX-50 problems

133 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 23V275000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V135000

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