Trailer hitchesRecall 23V-135 · 2023 Mazda CX-50
Mazda North American Operations recall 23V-135 covers 560 2023 Mazda CX-50 for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.
The risk
Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.