NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2023 MAZDA CX-50NHTSA Campaign #23V135000
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
560 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 5723BUpdated June 10, 2026