The 2025 Mazda Cx-50 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,009 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION25V7370002025-10-291,007 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Wheel or suspension component detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front suspension fastener bolts and, if necessary, replace and tighten them, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7925J. Vehicle…
AIR BAGS25V4130002025-06-182 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the module software, free of charge. Owner notifications will not be mailed due to all vehicles being under Mazda dealer control. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7625F.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1
Total complaints37
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I previously reported the auto breaking system would slam on breaks prematurely. Now it was a factor in an accident where the mazda cx-50 was rear-ended by a ram 2500 truck at full speed on the highway. Car is incompaitated and I have suffered injuries.”
“I previously reported the auto breaking system would slam on breaks prematurely. Now it was a factor in an accident where the mazda cx-50 was rear-ended by a ram 2500 truck at full speed on the highway. Car is incompaitated and I have suffered injuries.”
“I rented this vehicle from enterprise (ean holdins llc) in collierville tn. On 5/19/25 I rented the vehicle to attend a funeral in virginia. I drove 1803 miles there and back. While it was raining and cold, I used the seat heaters on and off when I noticed that my legs and gluts began to become…”
“Stopped at a convenience store in [xxx] . Upon return to vehicle, it would not start. A check engine light and steering alert came on. According to chatgpt it appeared to be an electrical problem. Ai recommended that the vehicle be "rebooted". That entailed putting the car in park, turning the…”
“Door handle cables detach easily which prevents the door from being opened from the inside. It has happened to me twice on my driver side door the last 5 months. Research online shows this is a very common problem with newer mazdas and it is a major safety hazard as it prevents easy exit from the…”
“To ntsa - 2025 mazda cx-50 premium turbo plus - purchased [xxx] - less than 2,000 miles driving north on [xxx] , I took exit [xxx] . When slowing to change to the right-hand lane, it surged then rapidly accelerated. Stepping on the brake did not slow it down, increased acceleration. To avoid…”
“Cruise control surges beyond normal limits, has tried to take curves on exits so fast the tires slide and I have to slam on the brakes. Also, when pulling out from behind a car, the cruise control kicks in too fast and is flying toward stopped cars, and I have to use the brake to stop it or…”
“Cruise control surges beyond normal limits, has tried to take curves on exits so fast the tires slide and I have to slam on the brakes. Also, when pulling out from behind a car, the cruise control kicks in too fast and is flying toward stopped cars, and I have to use the brake to stop it or…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2025 Mazda Cx-50 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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