2023 Mazda CX-50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-50 years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda CX-50. That is the most of any CX-50 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (16 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 63owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Mazda CX-50 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 16 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 22% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 6% | 58,043 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 66,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Mazda CX-50 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.
Risk: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.
Trailer hitches
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.
Risk: Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel gauge permanently stuck on empty. Computer code = P0463 Occurred on Jan 30, 2026. Mechanic provided error code at that time. Unsafe driving conditions where distance-to-empty calculations are disabled, standard fuel level indicator showing empty (or stuck on full) risking an unexpected engine…
Premature brake wear exacerbated by heavy stop and go traffic conditions.
On multiple occasions the vehicle has not acceleratedfrom a stop while pushing the accelerator pedal. Have noticed this is usually on warmer days, with AC on half to full, within 3 minutes, and within 1 mile from leaving work for the day after car has sat parked. I am worried this will get worse…
While driving 72mph on the interstate at 6am on 7/21/26 the sunroof exploded. No foreign objects made impact with the vehicle and there was no sudden temperature shifts. The glass had no previous defects and it shattered into tiny pieces, failing into the car. The sun shade was open at the time…
Rear differential failure, and side seat tear on 2023 Mazda cx 50
Other Mazda CX-50 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-50 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 CX-50 | 39 | 2 |
| 2024 CX-50 | 35 | 1 |
| 2023 | 63 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-50?
Owners most often report service brakes, forward collision avoidance, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Mazda CX-50?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Mazda CX-50 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX-50 model years, the 2023 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.