What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2023 Mazda CX-50

Typical pattern

21.7% of complaints about the 2023 Mazda CX-50 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2023 vehicle — around the middle of the 177 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 2.2 yr in service. The most-reported system is collision avoidance (21 complaints), typically at 1.9 yr or about 57,000 miles.

Complaints
92
Median age at failure
2.2 yr
Median mileage
57,000 n=6
Crash / fire / tow
15.2% of reports
Safety recalls
2

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Collision avoidance
21 reports · 57,000 mi
1.9 yr
28.6%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

23V275000 2023-04-18
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

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.

Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

23V135000 2023-03-01
Trailer hitches

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.

Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Collision avoidance mileage not reported 9 mo in service
Safety systems disables when Sunlight hits directly on the car. I own Toyota and honda, they Never had problems with sunlight. sudden loss of safety systems, caused warnings on dash, which was a distraction, especially when Sun hits directly at the car/driver. I verified the camera and sensors, there were very clean.
Collision avoidance mileage not reported 9 mo in service
To often does the safety system disable with what I'm told is dirt or fog by the dealer but I've had many newer vehicles with this safety suite of systems and none of them had this problem unless sensors cameras were full of snow. Possible camera or sensor issue not sure. My buddy has a Mazda cx5 never sees the system disable. Heavy rain does mine. Sometimes a little moisture and colder temperatures. I think it's worth investigating please. Thank you!
Collision avoidance mileage not reported 9 mo in service
To often does the safety system disable with what I'm told is dirt or fog by the dealer but I've had many newer vehicles with this safety suite of systems and none of them had this problem unless sensors cameras were full of snow. Possible camera or sensor issue not sure. My buddy has a Mazda cx5 never sees the system disable. Heavy rain does mine. Sometimes a little moisture and colder temperatures. I think it's worth investigating please. Thank you!

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