Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Mazda CX-50
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 64 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V275000 Damaged ABS Hydraulic Control Unit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V135000 Trailer Hitch Harness May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has several significant concerns with brakes and forward collision systems. Recalls and owner complaints highlight issues with the ABS and trailer hitch systems, reflecting a potential reliability risk.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS system | 15,000–30,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| Brake fluid leak | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Trailer hitch system | 5,000–20,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid exchange
- Cooling system maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Brake fluid leaks
- Poor forward collision response
- Trailer light malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Mazda CX-50 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.