Model year 2025 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2025 Mazda CX-50: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 Mazda CX-50 at 25–38 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 48 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

25–38

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

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CX-50 HYBRID.

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.

2025 Mazda CX-50 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2025 Mazda CX-50, newest first.

Suspension: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 25V737000 Reported Oct 29, 2025

Filed by: Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 7925J)
Units affected: 1,007 (estimate)
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.
Remedy: 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 record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software

NHTSA 25V413000 Reported Jun 18, 2025

Filed by: Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 7625F)
Units affected: 2 (estimate)
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.
Remedy: 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 record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm) and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V418000 Reported Jun 18, 2025

Filed by: Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 7725F)
Components: Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm); Electrical system: Propulsion system: Hybrid management: Power control unit/module (hpcu): Software
Units affected: 22 (estimate)
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.
Remedy: 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 record on nhtsa.gov

Trailer hitches

NHTSA 25V167000 Reported Mar 14, 2025

Filed by: Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 7225C)
Units affected: 63 (estimate)
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.
Remedy: 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 record on nhtsa.gov

Lane departure: Sensing system: Camera and 2 more components

NHTSA 24V649000 Reported Sep 3, 2024

Filed by: Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 6824H)
Components: Lane departure: Sensing system: Camera; Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking; Exterior lighting: Headlights
Units affected: 672 (estimate)
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.
Remedy: 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 record on nhtsa.gov

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

2025 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.

2025 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	25/31/28 mpg	$2,400	322
CX-50 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/29/25 mpg	$2,700	355
CX-50 4WD	2.5L 4-cyl hybrid	Automatic	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	39/37/38 mpg	$1,750	233

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.

2025 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.

2025 Mazda CX-50 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2025 Mazda CX-50 HYBRID SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	—	Standard
2025 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	—	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.

2025 Mazda CX-50 owner complaints

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mazda CX-50, most recently on Oct 14, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 Mazda CX-50 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Power train	12
Service brakes	8
Suspension	5
Unknown or other	5
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control	4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	4
Seats	4
Structure: Body	4
Wheels	4
Electrical system	3

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
2024 CX-50	25–27 mpg	1	35	5/5
2023 CX-50	25–27 mpg	2	64	5/5

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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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