Model year
2023 Mazda CX-50
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 63 complaints for the 2023 Mazda CX-50 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (16), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (9), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8). NHTSA rated the SUV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
23V275000 · Apr 18, 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.
23V135000 · Mar 1, 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.
Complaints
63 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-50 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| CX-50 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Mazda CX-50 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.