Every 2025 Mazda CX-50 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Suspension · NHTSA 25V737000
Oct 29, 2025Suspension:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- Mazda 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.
- Risk
- Wheel or suspension component detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the front suspension fastener bolts and, if necessary, replace and tighten them, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7925J. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 3, 2025.
Full recall details for 25V737000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 25V418000
Jun 19, 2025Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal.
- Risk
- Shifting into gear without the brake pedal depressed can result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) and reprogram the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Power Control Unit (PCU), free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated late summer 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7725F.
Full recall details for 25V418000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 25V413000
Jun 18, 2025Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:Software
- Problem
- Mazda 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.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the module software, free of charge. Owner notifications will not be mailed due to all vehicles being under Mazda dealer control. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7625F.
Full recall details for 25V413000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 25V167000
Mar 14, 2025Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- Mazda 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.
- Risk
- A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7225C.
Full recall details for 25V167000 →Lane Departure · NHTSA 24V649000
Sep 3, 2024Lane Departure: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Mazda 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.
- Risk
- Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
Full recall details for 24V649000 →
2025 Mazda CX-50 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mazda CX-50, reporting 3 crashes, 4 injuries. Mazda has issued at least 144 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train11
- Forward Collision Avoidance10
- Service Brakes8
- Structure5
- Suspension5
- Unknown Or Other5
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (106)
- Unknown Or Other (106)
- Engine (42)
- Structure (25)
- Power Train (14)
- Service Brakes (13)
Read Mazda CX-50 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mazda CX-50. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“The vehicle was traveling at highway speeds when it experienced a sudden, violent lateral jerk to the side, causing immediate side-curtain/seat airbag deployment prior to impacting the center divide.”
2025 MAZDA CX-50Jul 21, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11751702
“On three separate occasions, while in reverse backing out of my driveway, the car failed to engage the transmission when shifting into drive, acting like it was in neutral. There were no warning lights or messages on the dashboard.”
2025 MAZDA CX-50 HYBRIDJul 20, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11674827
Injury reportedCrash
“I previously reported the auto breaking system would slam on breaks prematurely. Now it was a factor in an accident where the Mazda CX-50 was rear-ended by a Ram 2500 truck at full speed on the highway. Car is incompaitated and I have suffered injuries.”
2025 MAZDA CX-50Jun 28, 2026 · VA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11746992
“When using adaptive cruise control, during SOME cornering, SOMETIMES the car brakes unexpectedly, very aggressively, without warning. Very dangerous, especially when another car is behind you.”
2025 MAZDA CX-50 HYBRIDJul 19, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11674740
Injury reported
“I was driving to Castle Rock, CO from Parkville, MO on [XXX] for vacation. I used the heated seat feature off and on during the trip. When I arrived in CO at my destination I noticed my thighs were hurting- stinging and hot. I checked my thighs and saw they were red and blisters were forming.”
2025 MAZDA CX-50Aug 20, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11681905
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