NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Mazda CX-50 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 64 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Mazda CX-50, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Mazda CX-50 owner complaints
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda CX-50, describing incidents dated April 17, 2022 to October 25, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 16 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 14 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
Of the 64 complaints on file, 9 report a crash; across all 64 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11773563 · Filed
My wife did a u turn to turn around in a parking lot and the left front axle snapped pulling back onto a very busy road and almost got hit by two other vehicles. Nothing has been confirmed by a dealer or inspected by a dealership yet since it just happened this evening on October 25th 2026. No…
ODI #11763043 · Filed
Fuel gauge permanently stuck on empty. Computer code = P0463 Occurred on Jan 30, 2026. Mechanic provided error code at that time. Unsafe driving conditions where distance-to-empty calculations are disabled, standard fuel level indicator showing empty (or stuck on full) risking an unexpected engine…
ODI #11761979 · Filed
Premature brake wear exacerbated by heavy stop and go traffic conditions.
Damaged ABS Hydraulic Control Unit
NHTSA #23V275000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice
Reported April 18, 2023 · Mazda North American Operations
Potentially affected: 2,410 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mazda campaign 5823D · Owners notified June 12, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Trailer Hitch Harness May Detach
NHTSA #23V135000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported March 1, 2023 · Mazda North American Operations
Potentially affected: 560 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mazda campaign 5723B · Owners notified April 11, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Mazda CX-50 model years
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