2025 Mazda CX-50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-50 years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mazda CX-50. That ranks 2nd out of 4 CX-50 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (10 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 39owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Mazda CX-50 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:critical fasteners
Problem: Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The front suspension fastener bolts may not be tightened properly, which can result in suspension component and/or wheel detachment.
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front suspension fastener bolts and, if necessary, replace and tighten them, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7925J. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 3, 2025.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain CX-50 Hybrid and CX-50 vehicles. Incorrectly configured module software may cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the module software, free of charge. Owner notifications will not be mailed due to all vehicles being under Mazda dealer control. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7625F.
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.
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…
My child is able to pull the pads off of the car seat. This is so unsafe and should not be allowed to happen. She is only [XXX] old. I am unable to resume the pass to the car seat. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The drivers side inside door handle has quit working twice. The dealer has temporarily fixed it both times, but advised us to "just be more gentle with the handle". The cable is falling off of the door hinge inside the door, and the dealer claims they don't have a way to permanently fix it. They…
The factory adhesive/anti-flutter sealant that bonds the outer hood skin to the inner structural frame has physically separated. There is a clear gap where the outer panel is no longer attached to the frame. As a result, the outer hood skin flexes and vibrates, especially at highway speeds. Impact…
The automatic emergency braking in this vehicle is faulty. It misinterprets obstacles and uses the emergency braking inconsistently. I park in a parking garage and I have to slowly (less than 5 MPH) drive up any ramps because it apparently sees the ceiling of the garage as a obstacle and as a…
Other Mazda CX-50 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-50 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 39 | 2 |
| 2024 CX-50 | 35 | 1 |
| 2023 CX-50 | 63 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda CX-50?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 has about as many complaints as a typical year, 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.