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Mazda CX-50 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints

What this means

We rank Mazda CX-50 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Complaints filed by model year

3 settled years with the fewest complaints3 settled years with the mostStill collecting reports

Every year compared

Mazda CX-50 model years: complaints filed with NHTSA, recall campaigns, most-reported component, crash stars and combined mpg. Select a column heading to sort.
Most-reported component
2026
Still collecting reports		 13 0 Forward collision avoidance 5★ 25–38
2024
Still collecting reports		 33 1 Electrical system 5★ 25–27
2025
Still collecting reports		 38 2 Power train 5★ 25–38
2023 63 2 Service brakes 5★ 25–27

Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crashes, fires and injuries in Mazda CX-50 owner reports

Mazda CX-50 owner complaints to NHTSA that report a crash, fire, injury or death, and the typical odometer reading when filed
Model yearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTypical miles at filing
2026131020—
2025383040—
2024333160—
2023639030—

Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Largest Mazda CX-50 recalls

  • Damaged ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (2023 model year; 2,410 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2023; 23V275000)
  • Front Suspension Bolts Not Tightened Properly (2025 model year; 1,007 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2025; 25V737000)
  • Trailer Hitch Harness May Detach (2023 model year; 560 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2023; 23V135000)
  • Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach (2024 model year; 63 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2025; 25V167000)
  • Incorrect Module Software May Deploy Air Bag Improperly (2025 model year; 2 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2025; 25V413000)

All 5 Mazda CX-50 recall campaigns · Mazda CX-50 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist

What the numbers can't tell you

  • Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
  • Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
  • The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.

Mazda CX-50 years FAQ

Which Mazda CX-50 year has the fewest complaints?

There are not enough settled model years to compare.

Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?

Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.

Are there Mazda CX-50 years to avoid?

There are not enough settled model years to compare.

What is the most common Mazda CX-50 problem?

Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the service brakes (27 of 147 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.

How many recalls does the Mazda CX-50 have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns covering the Mazda CX-50. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Mazda CX-50 recall page.

Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?

Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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