2026 Mazda CX-50 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Mazda CX-50. The most-reported areas: Power Train (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
Key takeaways
- 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 21% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 21% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 14% |
| Engine | 2 | 14% |
| Suspension | 2 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% |
| Steering | 1 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MAZDA CX-50 SUV HEV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026 MAZDA CX-50 SUV N/A AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-21
The fuel filler door on my 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid premium was defective and would not open due to a sticking fuel tank shut-off valve -- a documented known issue across the 2023 through 2025 CX-50 lineup. The vehicle was delivered brand new with this pre-existing defect without disclosure. The inability to refuel the ...
Unknown Or Other,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-21
I own a brand-new 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid that is currently under the manufacturer's warranty. I am reporting an intermittent failure of the vehicle to respond normally to a selected driving direction. During the first incident on August 28, 2026, I had shifted the vehicle into Reverse. The vehicle indicated that Rev...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-03
On several occasions, moving the gear selector from Reverse to Drive, the transmission has failed to engage Drive, with the dashboard displaying "D" and the vehicle moving in reverse upon throttle application. Fortunately, objects, pets or pedestrians were not present behind the vehicle during the occurrences. The dea...
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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.