Mazda CX-50: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 4 model years of the Mazda CX-50 on record, 2025 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about power train). It also has the most recall campaigns (4). 2023 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (7).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 25 MPG |
| 2025 | 4 | 40 | 5 | POWER TRAIN | 28 MPG |
| 2024 | 1 | 33 | 5 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 MPG |
| 2023 | 2 | 40 | 7 | SERVICE BRAKES | 27 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Mazda CX-50Questions
- Which Mazda CX-50 year has the most complaints?
- Of 4 model years of the Mazda CX-50 on record, 2025 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about power train).
- Which Mazda CX-50 year has the most recalls?
- 2025 has the most recall campaigns (4).
- Which Mazda CX-50 years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2026. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.