This page covers 5 recalls, 32 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Mazda CX-50.
25–38 mpg combined
6.2–9.4 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 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Powertrain complaints dominate what 2025 CX-50 owners report, making up the largest share of the complaint set. The most common pattern involves the vehicle unexpectedly rolling or moving in ways that don't match the selected gear, with multiple owners describing backward movement while in Drive, particularly on inclines. A no-start condition combined with warning lights appearing simultaneously also shows up across several reports. Seat complaints come in second, with owners describing burn-related injuries from the heated seat function running hotter than expected. Wheel and steering complaints round out the next tier, with owners noting a knocking or clunking noise from the front end during full-lock turns, a pattern that appears to be relatively common given that at least one dealership service contact described experiencing the same thing in their own CX-50.
32
Total Complaints
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving loose or improperly torqued suspension and steering fasteners that can allow wheels or suspension components to detach while driving, causing sudden loss of control.
Recalls 2 and 3 describe the same class of problem: wheel hub nuts, tie rod nuts, ball joint nuts, control link nuts, and axle bracket bolts may not have been tightened properly at the factory, and if they work loose, the driver can lose steering control or drive power entirely, or parts can separate from the vehicle. Hybrid models have an additional concern where the transmission shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal, creating a risk of unexpected movement. On the safety systems side, a forward sensing camera malfunction can disable automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and automatic high-beam dimming. There is also an airbag software issue where the restraint control module may be incorrectly configured, causing airbags to deploy improperly in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
Front suspension fastener bolts may not be properly tightened, potentially causing suspension components or wheels to detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect front suspension fastener bolts and replace or tighten them as needed at no cost.
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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
Critical fasteners on the front suspension—wheel hub nuts, tie rod nuts, ball joint nuts, control link nuts, and axle bracket bolts—may not be tight enough and could come loose or fall off, causing loss of wheel power, steering control, or parts separating from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Mazda will mail you instructions to take your vehicle to a dealership, where technicians will inspect and tighten or replace these fasteners as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Module software is incorrectly configured, which may cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the module software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal, which bypasses the intended safety interlock.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Engine Control Module and reprogram the Hybrid Control Unit and Power Control Unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The forward sensing camera may malfunction, disabling automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and automatic high-beam-to-low-beam headlight adjustment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
