2024 Mazda CX-50
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 35 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 39 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
23% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Driver of the vehicle was parking the vehicle in a parking lot, foot nowhere near the accelerator when the car suddenly surged forward striking a parking pole.. The driver side front quarter panel took on heavy damage along with the sensors..
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control
FORMAL VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT Vehicle: 2024 Mazda CX-50 Subject: Repeated Unintended Emergency Braking, False Collision Warnings, and Persistent Braking-System Malfunction I am submitting a formal safety complaint concerning serious and...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-12
Also filed under Service brakes
This is the 2nd time Iâm reporting that I was severely burnt on my thigh from my drivers seat heater, overheating. There are on going glass action law suits against Mazda for this issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Also filed under Seats
Service brakes
20% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Forward collision avoidance
20% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, after exiting the freeway, the contact was distracted, and when the contact turned to face the road, the vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-17
Structure
17% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
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The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while opening the doors, the door stop detent had failed, causing the door to rapidly close and swing back, and making contact with the occupants.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-16
Lane departure
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing blind spot detection and warning.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2025-04-04Trailer hitches25V167000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-50 vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Mazda CX-50 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V167000 · Trailer hitches
FAQ
- Is the 2024 Mazda CX-50 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-50?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.