2026 Mazda CX-50Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2026 Mazda CX-50, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0.
Where the 2026 Mazda CX-50 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2026 Mazda CX-50 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2026 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2026 Mazda CX-50 safety ratings
2026 MAZDA CX-50 SUV HEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What CX-50 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid would not move forward after reversing out of a parking lot and then putting it into drive. I was basically stuck in the middle of a parking lot, with oncoming traffic, cars wanted me to get out of the way, kind of nerve racking. I ended up having to put it back into…
On several occasions, moving the gear selector from Reverse to Drive, the transmission has failed to engage Drive, with the dashboard displaying "D" and the vehicle moving in reverse upon throttle application. Fortunately, objects, pets or pedestrians were not present behind the vehicle during the…
I parked this hybrid rental vehicle on a steep street facing uphill and remained in the car with it on for about 15 to 30 minutes. When I put the vehicle back in Drive, released the brake pedal, and pressed the gas pedal to drive away, the car quickly free-rolled backwards. There was no throttle…
Own a 2026 CX-50?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.