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2025 Mazda CX-50: raw data

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vehicle2025 / mazda / cx-50
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints47 on file (2024-10-28 → 2026-09-08)
recalls4
investigations0
fars0 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (vpic)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

CV axle and joint grease leak or failurePOWER TRAIN11 complaints2025-12 → 2026-03mazda-cx-50-2025-cv-axle-failure
  • 11705989 I am reporting a potential safety-related defect involving premature axle failure on Mazda CX-50 vehicles. The axle appears to be prone to early failure under normal driving conditions, sometimes at relatively low mileage
  • 11717752 At approximately 6,000 miles, the left front CV boot of my vehicle was found leaking grease. The dealership initially stated the failure was due to “external impact,” but no conclusive evidence was presented to support this determination
  • 11722637 Driver side and passenger side axle-area, making loud clicking and popping sounds on turns indicating major damage to CV joint, at around 10,000 miles. Primarily heard on sharply turned wheel acceleration
Unintended rearward movement while in DrivePOWER TRAIN3 complaints2025-06 → 2026-03mazda-cx-50-2025-unintended-drive-rollback
  • 11727755 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
  • 11670178 I bought the car new from Mazda in December, 2024, and I am the original owner of the car. I backed out of a parking space. I shifted my gear to D, but the car kept sliding backward
  • 11674827 On three separate occasions, while in reverse backing out of my driveway, the car failed to engage the transmission when shifting into drive, acting like it was in neutral
Spontaneous window and windshield glass failureUNKNOWN OR OTHER3 complaints2025-07 → 2026-05mazda-cx-50-2025-spontaneous-glass-failure
  • 11675900 The rear hatch window shattered overnight while parked for no identifiable reason. There was no sign of a break-in or object that may have struck the window. Ring camera footage shows no one causing the damage
  • 11687363 First time I noticed the crack on top passenger side of the windshield was on 9/12/25 while taking a break from work in my car
  • 11739916 The issue is that the rear window spontaneously shattered. My car was parked in the driveway at the time. I got into the driver seat, like usual, and closed the door with normal velocity
Forward collision avoidance false braking and alertsSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7 complaints2025-07 → 2026-06mazda-cx-50-2025-fca-false-braking
  • 11746992 I previously reported the auto breaking system would slam on breaks prematurely. Now it was a factor in an accident where the Mazda CX-50 was rear-ended by a Ram 2500 truck at full speed on the highway
  • 11742408 When approaching cars at an intersection, the brake warning does not give any warning, but the cars brake, lock up, and throw me and anything in the seat flying into the floor or side compartment
  • 11674453 1) Driving on an expressway and the red warning light goes on - two red bars with a sterring wheel in the middle. Car sounded an alarm that indicated we were going to crash. No cars in front of us
Heated seat burns and seat fireSEATS4 complaints2025-08 → 2026-05mazda-cx-50-2025-heated-seat-burns
  • 11681905 I was driving to Castle Rock, CO from Parkville, MO on [XXX] for vacation. I used the heated seat feature off and on during the trip. When I arrived in CO at my destination I noticed my thighs were hurting- stinging and hot
  • 11710494 On December 3, 2025, the front seat of our 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid caught fire while the vehicle was being used under normal conditions. The fire originated inside the seat, causing visible burning, charring, and damage to the seat material
  • 11728407 Burns and scarring on my thigh from the heated seats

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
472024-10-282026-09-0830POWER TRAIN:11; SERVICE BRAKES:8; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:8; STRUCTURE:5; SUSPENSION:5

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
24V64900003/09/2024LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAMazda 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.Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.Dealers 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.
25V16700014/03/2025TRAILER HITCHESMazda 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.A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers 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.
25V41300018/06/2025AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREMazda 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.An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.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.
25V73700029/10/2025SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERSMazda 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.Wheel or suspension component detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20240vpic0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2025 Mazda CX-50 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2025/mazda/cx-50
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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