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.
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.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
3
—
Seats
3
—
Exterior lighting
2
—
Fuel/propulsion system
2
—
Lane departure: assist
2
—
Visibility/wiper
2
—
Wheels
2
—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking
1
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Forward collision avoidance
1
57,000 mi
Lane departure: warning
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock
1
—
Seat belts
1
27,000 mi
Structure: body: door: handle: interior
1
—
Vehicle speed control
1
—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
1
66,000 mi
The 2024 model has 2 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.
