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2023 Mazda CX-50 Research

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2 Recalls
57 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2023

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (2)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Mazda CX-50. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2023 Model Year (2 recalls)

Campaign #23V135000 01/03/2023
TRAILER HITCHES

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.

Risk: Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.

Campaign #23V275000 18/04/2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

Risk: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.

💬 Consumer Complaints (57)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Mazda CX-50 owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES 5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4
SUSPENSION 4
STRUCTURE 4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3
STEERING 3
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3
POWER TRAIN 2
SEATS 2
2023 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 05/29/2026

The temperature control dial on the climate control system behaves erratically and inconsistently. When turning the dial to increase temperature, the displayed temperature sometimes decreases. When turning it to decrease, it sometimes increases. The dial also jumps multiple units rather than incrementing one degree at a time. The behavior is unpredictable and occurs regardless of whether the engine is warm…

2023 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 02/01/2026

When adjusting the temperature in the car with the dial, it does not respond correctly. It either jumps up or down by multiple degrees. This causes to take your eyes off the road to try to adjust the temperature. No warning lights came on and pushing lighter or harder on the dial does NOT fix it. Only driver side is…

2023 model • VISIBILITY/WIPER • 02/27/2026

2023 Mazda cx50 has a leaking panoramic sunroof and was noticed on February 27th, 2026 after a hard rain. Got an appointment with my dealership on March 4th, 2026 I bought my car through, they denied helping me of any kind and diagnosed my car with a cracked sunroof bypass drain plug and the part can’t be replaced, the entire…

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