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2025 Mazda CX-50: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 69 complaints about the 2025 Mazda CX-50 with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
69
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
38 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$5,368
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 | 28 mpg |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4-Wheel Drive | 38 mpg |
Recalls
Suspension › Critical FastenersOct 29, 2025 · campaign 25V737000
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)Jun 18, 2025 · campaign 25V418000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal.
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › SoftwareJun 18, 2025 · campaign 25V413000
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.
Trailer HitchesMar 14, 2025 · campaign 25V167000
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 normal driving conditions.
Lane Departure › Sensing System › CameraSep 3, 2024 · campaign 24V649000
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. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
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 2025 Mazda CX-50 have?
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (14), body, glass & interior (12), transmission & drivetrain (12). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-50 have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Mazda CX-50 get?
Up to 38 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.