Model year record

2023 Mazda CX-50

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 145 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V275000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
2,410
Reported to NHTSA
2023-04-18
Owners notified
2023-06-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V135000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
560
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-01
Owners notified
2023-04-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes22
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking12
Electrical system11
Forward collision avoidance: warnings11
Power train10
Unknown or other8
Engine7
Suspension7
Air bags627,000 mi
Steering640,585 mi
Seats5
Structure: body5
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4
Fuel/propulsion system4
Visibility/wiper4
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Exterior lighting2
Forward collision avoidance257,000 mi
Lane departure: assist2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock2
Seat belts227,000 mi
Structure: body: door: handle: interior2
Wheels2
Lane departure: warning1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly166,000 mi

The 2024 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.