2025 Mazda CX-50: common problems and reliability
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47 owner complaints, most about power train. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 CX-50?The 2025 Mazda CX-50 has 47 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Mazda CX-50 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the CX-50?
Across the 4 CX-50 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 63 (2023) to 63 (2023). With 47 complaints, the 2025 CX-50 sits about the same as the model's median of 47.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 CX-50
lane departure: sensing system: camera
Campaign 24V649000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
trailer hitches
Campaign 25V167000Mazda 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 conditions.
air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software
Campaign 25V413000Mazda 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.
suspension:critical fasteners
Campaign 25V737000Mazda 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear distinction between powertrain choices.
Owner insights cover all generations of the CX-50. See the full CX-50 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used CX-50 listings typically run $24,665–$30,001.
Other CX-50 model years
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