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Mazda CX-50 2023

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 4x4

Specifications

Engine
2,500 cc
4
Cylinders4
Drivetrain4x4
Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · 4 door suv · Top Safety Pick
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap front: driver-sideGood
Small overlap front: passenger-sideGood
Moderate overlap front: original testGood
Moderate overlap front: updated testGood
Side: updated testAcceptable
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints & seatsGood
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Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
9.8 L/100 km
Highway
7.8 L/100 km
Combined
8.7 L/100 km
Emissions
208 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

No recalls on record in our sources.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-09-09 · NHTSA

Fuel gauge permanently stuck on empty. Computer code = P0463 Occurred on Jan 30, 2026. Mechanic provided error code at that time. Unsafe driving conditions where distance-to-empty calculations are disabled, standard fuel level indicator showing empty (or stuck on full) risking an unexpected engine stall on public high…

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2026-09-03 · NHTSA

Premature brake wear exacerbated by heavy stop and go traffic conditions.

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 2026-08-24 · NHTSA

On multiple occasions the vehicle has not acceleratedfrom a stop while pushing the accelerator pedal. Have noticed this is usually on warmer days, with AC on half to full, within 3 minutes, and within 1 mile from leaving work for the day after car has sat parked. I am worried this will get worse and cause a potentiall…

VISIBILITY/WIPER 2026-07-21 · NHTSA

While driving 72mph on the interstate at 6am on 7/21/26 the sunroof exploded. No foreign objects made impact with the vehicle and there was no sudden temperature shifts. The glass had no previous defects and it shattered into tiny pieces, failing into the car. The sun shade was open at the time. The vehicle is being …

POWER TRAIN,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES 2026-07-01 · NHTSA

Rear differential failure, and side seat tear on 2023 Mazda cx 50

POWER TRAIN 2026-07-01 · NHTSA

My rear differential is going out at only 40,000 miles. Ive heard from many other people that this is a widespread issue, and i feel requires a response from the company.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2026-05-29 · NHTSA

The temperature control dial on the climate control system behaves erratically and inconsistently. When turning the dial to increase temperature, the displayed temperature sometimes decreases. When turning it to decrease, it sometimes increases. The dial also jumps multiple units rather than incrementing one degree at…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2026-05-15 · NHTSA

When adjusting the temperature in the car with the dial, it does not respond correctly. It either jumps up or down by multiple degrees. This causes to take your eyes off the road to try to adjust the temperature. No warning lights came on and pushing lighter or harder on the dial does NOT fix it. Only driver side is c…

VISIBILITY/WIPER 2026-05-11 · NHTSA

2023 Mazda cx50 has a leaking panoramic sunroof and was noticed on February 27th, 2026 after a hard rain. Got an appointment with my dealership on March 4th, 2026 I bought my car through, they denied helping me of any kind and diagnosed my car with a cracked sunroof bypass drain plug and the part can’t be replaced, th…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2026-05-06 · NHTSA

1) Climate Control System Malfunction I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the climate control system in my vehicle. Specifically, the temperature control knob is malfunctioning and behaves erratically. When adjusting the temperature, the system does not respond consistently and will unpredictably change …

POWER TRAIN 2026-05-06 · NHTSA

Transmission Malfunction / Erratic Low-Speed Operation I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the transmission system in my vehicle. The issue appears to have originated as a software-related drivability problem but progressed over time into a more serious mechanical failure affecting the transmission. The…

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash 2026-04-08 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 38 MPH. The contact stated he was approaching an intersection when a vehicle in front of him attempted to make a left turn but slowed down. The contact was unable to depress the brake pedal and turned the steering wheel to the …

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