This page covers 1 recall, 29 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 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
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2024 CX-50 centers on structural issues and the forward collision avoidance system. On the structural side, owners most frequently report damage involving the power liftgate's anti-pinch system failing to detect an obstruction, resulting in the liftgate crumpling the roof and liftgate seam during opening. Forward collision avoidance complaints describe the system either not engaging when owners expected it to, or engaging unexpectedly. Service brake complaints appear at a lower volume, with owners noting unusual behavior after extended highway and mountain driving, including burning smells. A single report describes an overnight engine compartment fire attributed to a mechanical failure, though that account stands alone and does not reflect a broader pattern in this complaint set. One report also describes a weak factory battery at around 15 months causing intermittent power steering loss and dashboard errors after a jump start.
29
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
Bolts on the trailer hitch assembly may loosen, causing the hitch to separate from the vehicle body while towing or driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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 →
