Model year 2023 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2023 Mazda CX-50: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Mazda CX-50 at 25–27 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 64 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

25–27

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Mazda CX-50 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Mazda CX-50, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module

NHTSA 23V275000 Reported Apr 18, 2023

Filed by: Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 5823D)
Units affected: 2,410 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Trailer hitches

NHTSA 23V135000 Reported Mar 1, 2023

Filed by: Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 5723B)
Units affected: 560 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Mazda CX-50 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Mazda CX-50 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
CX-50 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	24/30/27 mpg	$2,500	335
CX-50 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/29/25 mpg	$2,700	356

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Mazda CX-50 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Mazda CX-50 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2023 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.5%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Mazda CX-50 owner complaints

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda CX-50, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 9 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Mazda CX-50 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Service brakes	16
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	9
Electrical system	8
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	8
Unknown or other	8
Power train	7
Structure: Body	5
Suspension	5
Engine	4
Steering	4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Mazda CX-50 model years

Mazda CX-50 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 CX-50	25–38 mpg	0	14	5/5
2025 CX-50	25–38 mpg	5	48	5/5
2024 CX-50	25–27 mpg	1	35	5/5

All Mazda CX-50 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Mazda models

2023 Mazda 3 2023 Mazda CX-30 2023 Mazda CX-5 2023 Mazda CX-9 2023 Mazda MX-30 2023 Mazda MX-5

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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