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2025 Mazda CX-50

HybridGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
65 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA47
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA38 mpg
2026202520242023

The 2025 Mazda CX-50 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CX-50 4WD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 47 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
CX-50 4WDHybrid4WD2.5L 4-cyl + 245V Ni-MH393738$1,650
CX-50 4WDGas4WD2.5L 4-cyl253128$2,250
CX-50 4WDGas4WD2.5L 4-cyl turbo232925$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48924, 48273, 48274.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Suspension

7925J
1,007 vehicles
ProblemMazda 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.RiskWheel or suspension component detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V737000reported Oct 29, 2025Mazda North American Operations
○minor

Air Bags

7625F
2 vehicles
ProblemMazda 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.RiskAn air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V413000reported Jun 18, 2025Mazda North American Operations
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Electrical System

7725F
22 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal.RiskShifting into gear without the brake pedal depressed can result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) and reprogram the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Power Control Unit (PCU), free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated late summer 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7725F.
NHTSA campaign 25V418000reported Jun 18, 2025Mazda North American Operations
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Trailer Hitches

7225C
63 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-50 vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions.RiskA detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7225C.
NHTSA campaign 25V167000reported Mar 14, 2025Mazda North American Operations
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Exterior Lighting

6824H
672 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.RiskAutomatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
NHTSA campaign 24V649000reported Sep 3, 2024Mazda North American Operations

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
47complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 1 · 2025: 14 · 2026: 32

Most-cited components

Power Train11
Forward Collision Avoidance10
Service Brakes8
Suspension5
Seats4
Structure4

What owners describe

“Door handle cables detach easily which prevents the door from being opened from the inside. It has happened to me twice on my driver side door the last 5 months. Research online shows this is a very common problem with newer Mazdas and it is a major safety hazard as it prevents easy exit from the vehicle in the event o…”May 2, 2026 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“I am reporting a potential safety-related defect in my 2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred, which is approximately four months old. On one occasion, the vehicle moved backward while in Drive mode. This occurred twice on the same day under similar conditions on a slight incline. After starting the vehicle, I shifted into Drive a…”Mar 29, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“After about six months of ownership, a knocking noise started happening from the front of the vehicle when turning the wheel all of the way to the right. A month or so later I brought it to a Mazda dealership in Green Brook, NJ. I was told by the service advisor that she had the same vehicle and was advised that this w…”Mar 27, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆—
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆—

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other CX-50 model years

A

2026 Mazda CX-50

0 recalls · 12 complaints

A

2024 Mazda CX-50

1 recalls · 32 complaints

B

2023 Mazda CX-50

2 recalls · 62 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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