Model year
2026 Mazda CX-50
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 14 complaints for the 2026 Mazda CX-50 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (3), POWER TRAIN (3), AIR BAGS (2). 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
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
14 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A 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 | 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 |
| CX-50 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
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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 2026 Mazda CX-50 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.