Most-reported problems

Across 60 owner complaints filed on the 2023 Mazda CX-50

• Service Brakes25%
• Forward Collision Avoidance22%
• Electrical System15%
• Unknown or Other13%
• Structure10%
• Power Train8%

Share of complaints naming each system — a signal of what owners report most on this model, not a failure rate. The denominator is people who filed a complaint, not every owner. Complaints are filed with the US regulator; the same models are sold in Canada.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns issued by the manufacturer

• 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.

  Campaign 23V135000

• 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.

  Campaign 23V275000

Recall campaigns are manufacturer-issued and fixed free of charge. This is the US campaign set matched by year, make and model — it is not a check against a specific VIN, and Canadian campaigns may differ.