2026 Mazda CX-50
Only 12 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2026 | 12 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
4 of 12 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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Was braking with traffic and all of a sudden the emergency braking kicked on and brought the car to a stop from about 40 miles per hour with no immediate threat of collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260714
I was pulling into a parking spot and the emergency braking system applied the brakes very forcefully as if a collision was imminent. I backed up and saw nothing in the parking spot and then proceeded to pull back into the same spot with no issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260331
3 of 12 total reports mention: power train.
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I parked this hybrid rental vehicle on a steep street facing uphill and remained in the car with it on for about 15 to 30 minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260724
Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.
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The contact's daughter owns a 2026 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 40 MPH and decelerating to turn into a parking lot, the front passengerâs side wheel detached and fell in underneath the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260721
Gradually increasing knocking and clicking sounds from front end suspension through first 400 miles of new car miles was observed.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260520
2 of 12 total reports mention: air bags.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Component: Air Bags â Knee Airbag / Trim Panel During a collision, on July 3rd with the Mazda CXâ50, the knee airbag deployed and a hard plastic trim panel from the lower dashboard was forcibly ejected.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260708
1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2026 Mazda CX-50 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 2026 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 2026 Mazda CX-50?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Mazda CX-50 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.