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2023 Mazda CX-50: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 103 complaints about the 2023 Mazda CX-50 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
103
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
27 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
Recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleApr 18, 2023 · campaign 23V275000
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.
Trailer HitchesMar 1, 2023 · campaign 23V135000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Mazda CX-50
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2023 Mazda CX-50 have?
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (26), brakes (16), body, glass & interior (16). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mazda CX-50 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Mazda CX-50 get?
Up to 27 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.