Model year
2024 Mazda CX-50
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 35 complaints for the 2024 Mazda CX-50 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8), SERVICE BRAKES (5), STRUCTURE:BODY (4). NHTSA rated 2 variants 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
25V167000 · Mar 14, 2025
TRAILER HITCHES
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…
Complaints
35 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 6, 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 Early Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0 | 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 2024 Mazda CX-50 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.