2023 Mazda CX-50 Reliability
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has 64 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and forward collision avoidance. Compared with nearby CX-50 model years (2023–2025), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the CX-50's typical year, while the 2024 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
64
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
9
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2023 Mazda CX-50 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 model year, filed between 2022 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 16 | 25% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 22% |
| Electrical system | 9 | 14% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 13% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 7 | 11% |
| Body structure | 6 | 9% |
| Suspension | 5 | 8% |
| Engine | 4 | 6% |
2023 Mazda CX-50 recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2023 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V135000 | Mar 1, 2023 | Trailer hitch | 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. |
| 23V275000 | Apr 18, 2023 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module | 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. |
How the 2023 compares with nearby CX-50 years
Verdicts compare these CX-50 model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (this page) | 64 | 2 | Service brakes | Caution |
| 2024 | 35 | 1 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2025 | 49 | 4 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 on the used market
- Median asking price $25,898 at a median 49,194 miles, across 668 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2023 Mazda CX-50
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2023 Mazda CX-50 reliability FAQ
Is the 2023 Mazda CX-50 reliable?
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has 64 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and forward collision avoidance. Compared with nearby CX-50 model years (2023–2025), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the CX-50's typical year, while the 2024 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2023 Mazda CX-50 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Mazda CX-50 are service brakes (16), forward collision avoidance (14), electrical system (9), unknown or other (8). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2023 Mazda CX-50 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Mazda CX-50, including 23V135000 (trailer hitch) and 23V275000 (service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2023 Mazda CX-50 compare with the 2022 and 2024 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2024 has 35 complaints and 1 recall (solid). The 2023 has 64 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2023 Mazda CX-50?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2023 CX-50, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.