Model year
2025 Mazda CX-50
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 39 complaints for the 2025 Mazda CX-50 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 5 recalls and 9 complaints under CX-50 HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (10), SERVICE BRAKES (6), SUSPENSION (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–38 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,750–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
25V737000 · Oct 29, 2025
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
25V413000 · Jun 18, 2025
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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.
Complaints
39 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CX-50 HYBRID | 5 | 9 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD | 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 | 25 | 31 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| CX-50 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| CX-50 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 39 | 37 | 38 | — | — | $1,750 |
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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 2025 Mazda CX-50 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.