Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Mazda CX-50
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 39 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V737000 Front Suspension Bolts Not Tightened Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V413000 Incorrect Module Software May Deploy Air Bag Improperly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
- Seats 4 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
Of the 39 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 39 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 has some mechanical concerns with recalls for suspension, airbags, and trailer hitches. Additionally, frequent complaints involve power train and suspension issues. Despite these, the vehicle avoids major systemic problems, making it an average choice for reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 15,000–30,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| power train | 20,000–40,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 35,000–50,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
| forward collision system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| seats | 25,000–45,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
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 fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire or brake wear
- Steering wheel vibration
- Delayed gear shifts
- Persistent dashboard alerts
- Pulling to one side while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Mazda CX-50 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.