2025 Mazda CX-50 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-167 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance30
Engine20
Power train20
Service brakes20
Wheels10
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

94%repaired · 2026 Q3

Suspension: critical fasteners

Recall 25V-737 · Oct 29, 2025 · 1,007 vehicles · 949 repaired

Risk. Wheel or suspension component detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2025 Q3

Air bag/restraint control module: software

Recall 25V-413 · Jun 18, 2025 · 2 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2025 Q4

Power control unit/module (hpcu): software

Recall 25V-418 · Jun 18, 2025 · 22 vehicles · 22 repaired

Risk. Shifting into gear without the brake pedal depressed can result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2026 Q3

Trailer hitches

Recall 25V-167 · Mar 14, 2025 · 63 vehicles · 59 repaired

Risk. A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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97%repaired · 2026 Q2

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 24V-649 · Sep 3, 2024 · 672 vehicles · 653 repaired

Risk. Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

2025 vs. every other CX-50 Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CX-50 Hybrid median. How we score

'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid safety ratings

2025 Mazda CX-50 HYBRID SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (0.0% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What CX-50 Hybrid owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

When using adaptive cruise control, during SOME cornering, SOMETIMES the car brakes unexpectedly, very aggressively, without warning. Very dangerous, especially when another car is behind you.
Complaint 11674740 · Jul 19, 2025
1) Driving on an expressway and the red warning light goes on - two red bars with a sterring wheel in the middle. Car sounded an alarm that indicated we were going to crash. No cars in front of us. 2) Driving on the expressway with the cruise control on. Driving 75 miles an hour and the vehicle…
Complaint 11674453 · Jul 18, 2025
Due to a hybrid battery malfunction, full body sensor mlafunction and TPMS functionality error, vehicle left inoperable. Vehicle could not be placed in neutral. Vehicle could not be jump started.
Complaint 11672984 · Jul 12, 2025

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