repaired · 2026 Q3
Suspension: critical fasteners
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.
2025 Mazda CX-50Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2025 Mazda CX-50, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-737 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Mazda CX-50 has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Power train
7Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
5Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
4Seats2 crash/fire/injury
3Wheels
3Electrical system
2Vehicle speed control
107 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 10 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 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 Q3
Air bag/restraint control module: software
Risk. An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during 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
2025 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
2025 Mazda CX-50 safety ratings
2025 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 (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What CX-50 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The rear differential makes a grinding, clicking noise when traveling at low speeds and especially when turning. After a fluid change the on the differential, a large amount of metal fragments were visible in the oil. Also causes rear wheel hop on sharp turns. This is a known issue amongst CX50…
I am reporting a potential safety-related defect in my 2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred, which is approximately four months old. On one occasion, the vehicle moved backward while in Drive mode. This occurred twice on the same day under similar conditions on a slight incline. After starting the vehicle, I…
After about six months of ownership, a knocking noise started happening from the front of the vehicle when turning the wheel all of the way to the right. A month or so later I brought it to a Mazda dealership in Green Brook, NJ. I was told by the service advisor that she had the same vehicle and…
Own a 2025 CX-50?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.