KnownCarProblems2023 Mazda CX-50 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda CX-50, most often about the brakes (25% of complaints). It is the most complained-about CX-50 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2023 Mazda CX-50 problems
Brakes
16 complaints · 25%Driver assistance
15 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, assist.
The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 38 MPH. The contact stated he was approaching an intersection when a vehicle in front of him attempted to make a left turn but slowed down. The contact was unable to depress the brake pedal and turned the steering wheel to the…
Electrical
9 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 13%Body and structure
6 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
Transmission
6 complaints · 10%Suspension
5 complaints · 8%Engine
4 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Mazda CX-50 recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Full defect summary
Mazda 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.
Equipment: trailer hitches
Risk: Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Full defect summary
Mazda 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Mazda CX-50
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mazda CX-50?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (16 complaints); driver assistance (15 complaints); electrical (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Mazda CX-50 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 18, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Mazda CX-50?
- It is the most complained-about CX-50 model year since 2000, with 63 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.