2025 Mazda CX-50 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mazda CX-50. The most-reported areas: Power Train (12), Service Brakes (8), Forward Collision Avoidance (8).
Key takeaways
- 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 24% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 16% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 16% |
| Structure | 5 | 10% |
| Suspension | 5 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 8% |
| Engine | 4 | 8% |
| Wheels | 4 | 8% |
| Seats | 4 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2025 Mazda CX-50
GarageDex's verified specs for this car. Each Buy button searches Amazon for that exact part.
- Battery
- Engine oil
- Wiper blades
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-11-05
The vehicle experienced a total electrical blackout, refused to start for hours, and threw a U0115 (Lost Communication with ECM/PCM B) network code. I consider this an extreme safety hazard because a communication failure of this specific kind risks causing an unexpected engine shutdown or total loss of motive power wh...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-14
The rear differential makes a grinding, clicking noise when traveling at low speeds and especially when turning. After a fluid change the on the differential, a large amount of metal fragments were visible in the oil. Also causes rear wheel hop on sharp turns. This is a known issue amongst CX50 owners but Mazda refused...
Insert, Padding - filed 2026-09-08
My child is able to pull the pads off of the car seat. This is so unsafe and should not be allowed to happen. She is only [XXX] old. I am unable to resume the pass to the car seat. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Diagnose it yourself
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
More for the 2025 Mazda CX-50
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.