2024 Mazda CX-50 Reliability
The 2024 Mazda CX-50 has 35 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Compared with nearby CX-50 model years (2023–2026), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the CX-50's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
35
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
3
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2024 Mazda CX-50 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 model year, filed between 2024 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 23% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 17% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 17% |
| Body structure | 6 | 17% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 11% |
| Engine | 3 | 9% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 3 | 9% |
| Lane departure | 3 | 9% |
2024 Mazda CX-50 recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2024 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V167000 | Mar 14, 2025 | Trailer hitch | Mazda 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… |
How the 2024 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 | 64 | 2 | Service brakes | Caution |
| 2024 (this page) | 35 | 1 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2025 | 49 | 4 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2026 | 14 | 0 | Powertrain / transmission | Too few reports |
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 2024 Mazda CX-50 on the used market
- Median asking price $27,488 at a median 29,290 miles, across 1,723 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2024 Mazda CX-50
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 1 campaign 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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2024 Mazda CX-50 reliability FAQ
Is the 2024 Mazda CX-50 reliable?
The 2024 Mazda CX-50 has 35 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. Compared with nearby CX-50 model years (2023–2026), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the CX-50's typical year.
What are the most common 2024 Mazda CX-50 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Mazda CX-50 are electrical system (8), forward collision avoidance (6), service brakes (6), body structure (6). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Mazda CX-50, including 25V167000 (trailer hitch). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 compare with the 2023 and 2025 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2023 has 64 complaints and 2 recalls (caution); the 2025 has 49 complaints and 4 recalls (caution). The 2024 has 35 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2024 Mazda CX-50?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2024 CX-50, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.