repaired · 2025 Q1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Mazda CX-50Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 2023 Mazda CX-50, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-135 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Mazda CX-50 has problems
65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
14Forward collision avoidance5 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
6Structure
5Suspension
4Engine
4Steering
3Air bags
2011 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 16 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| 11 other systems | 20 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 Mazda CX-50 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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Trailer hitches
Risk. Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2023 vs. every other CX-50 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 median. How we score
'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Mazda CX-50 safety ratings
2023 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What CX-50 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On 1/14/2026, I was pulling into a parking space in a parking garage when the vehicle abruptly accelerated causing the vehicle to hit the concrete wall in front of me. No braking assist or front collision warning issued. Airbags deployed. The car is currently at Joe Myers Collision Center in…
Following a professional brake flush at Roger Beasley Mazda Central in Austin, Texas, the left front brake bleeder screw was left loose. This resulted in a significant loss of brake fluid over several days, causing a 'Brake Warning' light to illuminate and a visible reduction in braking…
The stock manufacturer brakes on this vehicle have been known for issues. There is a open recall on some models but according to records my vehicle does not fall under the listed VIN numbers associated with the recall. Although my vehicle experiences the same concerns the recall list stats. The…
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