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2023 Mazda CX-50

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA62
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg
2026202520242023

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CX-50 4WD, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 62 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
CX-50 4WDGas4WD2.5L 4-cyl243027$2,300
CX-50 4WDGas4WD2.5L 4-cyl turbo232925$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45250, 45251.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

5823D
2,410 vehicles
ProblemMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.RiskReduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5823D.
NHTSA campaign 23V275000reported Apr 18, 2023Mazda North American Operations
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Trailer Hitches

5723B
560 vehicles
ProblemMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.RiskTowing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.
NHTSA campaign 23V135000reported Mar 1, 2023Mazda North American Operations

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
62complaints filed

9 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 6 · 2023: 13 · 2024: 15 · 2025: 14 · 2026: 14

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance21
Service Brakes16
Electrical System9
Unspecified8
Structure6
Power Train6

What owners describe

“The key light went on without me knowing what it was. Brakes are taking a while to engage. The acc stoped my car while driving in traffic almost caused an accident. Don’t know if this matters but phone charger does not stay connected with cover or not.”Jan 22, 2024 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“If any liquid or debris material enters the console cover area where many controls for the car are located, the “command switchâ€� (as described by the Mazda dealer) underneath is destroyed. Many items are affected as noted above (some of which I could not check off). They have not responded as to whether some type o…”Jan 19, 2024 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“After installing Mazda Genuine Accessory 4-pin trailer wiring harness (P/N VA40-V7-780A), and Mazda’s trailer hitch as well, found that the wiring does not operate correctly. When the turn signal or hazard lamps are activated while the brake is applied, the trailer lamps will operate erratically, flashing faster for …”Dec 21, 2023 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other CX-50 model years

A

2026 Mazda CX-50

0 recalls · 12 complaints

D

2025 Mazda CX-50

5 recalls · 47 complaints

A

2024 Mazda CX-50

1 recalls · 32 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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