2025 Mazda CX-50 Reliability
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 has 49 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and service brakes. Compared with nearby CX-50 model years (2023–2026), 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
49
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
3
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2025 Mazda CX-50 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 model year, filed between 2024 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 12 | 24% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 16% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 16% |
| Body structure | 5 | 10% |
| Suspension | 5 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 8% |
| Engine | 4 | 8% |
2025 Mazda CX-50 recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2025 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V649000 | Sep 3, 2024 | Lane departure — sensing system / camera | Mazda 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.… |
| 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… |
| 25V413000 | Jun 18, 2025 | Air bags — air bag/restraint control module / software | Mazda 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. |
| 25V737000 | Oct 29, 2025 | Suspension — critical fasteners | Mazda 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. |
How the 2025 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 | 35 | 1 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2025 (this page) | 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 2025 Mazda CX-50 on the used market
- Median asking price $28,123 at a median 31,110 miles, across 3,150 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2025 Mazda CX-50
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 4 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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2025 Mazda CX-50 reliability FAQ
Is the 2025 Mazda CX-50 reliable?
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 has 49 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and service brakes. Compared with nearby CX-50 model years (2023–2026), 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 2025 Mazda CX-50 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Mazda CX-50 are powertrain / transmission (12), service brakes (8), forward collision avoidance (8), body structure (5). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2025 Mazda CX-50 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Mazda CX-50, including 24V649000 (lane departure — sensing system / camera) and 25V167000 (trailer hitch). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2025 Mazda CX-50 compare with the 2024 and 2026 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2024 has 35 complaints and 1 recall (solid); the 2026 has 14 complaints and 0 recalls (too few reports). The 2025 has 49 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2025 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 2025 CX-50, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.