This page covers 4 recalls, 56 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Mazda CX-50.
25–27 mpg combined
8.7–9.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported system on the 2023 CX-50, with owners describing the automatic emergency braking activating unexpectedly or failing to respond as expected in traffic situations, including at moderate speeds near intersections. Service brakes draw the second-highest complaint volume, with reports of braking behavior that owners found inconsistent or surprising during normal driving. Structural complaints, the third-most reported category, include a recurring pattern of panoramic sunroof leaks, with owners noticing water intrusion after heavy rain. A smaller cluster of reports describes the climate control temperature dial behaving erratically, jumping multiple degrees without proportional input and requiring extra attention to correct.
56
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a defect inside the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit that can increase brake pedal travel and extend stopping distances.
The remaining recalls involve two additional issues. The anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit can sustain internal damage that reduces overall braking ability, compounding the stopping distance concern. There is also a trailer hitch concern affecting vehicles equipped with the Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch: the wiring harness can come loose or detach and be damaged by contact with nearby components including the exhaust, leaving the trailer without working lights or brakes while towing.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit may be damaged, reducing your vehicle's braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic control unit if needed at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Damage inside the antilock brake system's hydraulic control unit can increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking power.
What the fix does
Dealerships will inspect the brake system's hydraulic control unit and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer hitch wire harness may be installed incorrectly, causing it to loosen or detach. Contact with the exhaust system can damage it, making trailer lights and brakes inoperative.
What the fix does
Mazda will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership for inspection and replacement of the wire harness if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, causing trailer lights and brakes to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
