MAZDA CX-50 · model year

2024 MAZDA CX-50

41 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

5 / 5 ★

New Car Assessment Program

The 2024MAZDACX-50 carries 41 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 5/5 rating, with 5/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2024 CX-50 is unknown or other with 4 filings, followed by structure:body (3) and electrical system (3). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 21 investigation files overlapping the 2024 CX-50, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

41
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths
2024 MAZDA CX-50 — NHTSA crash-test profile NHTSA NCAP crash-test star ratings for the 2024 MAZDA CX-50. Overall composite: 5.0 of 5 stars across 3 safety dimensions. Front CrashSide CrashRollover 5.0 NHTSA NCAP of 5 stars
  • Front Crash 5.0 ★
  • Side Crash 5.0 ★
  • Rollover 4.0 ★
NHTSA overall 5.0/5 stars, with front-crash, side-crash and rollover ratings from standardized NCAP barrier and dynamic tests.

Total Complaints

41 filings

Crashes Reported

2 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: 5/5 — Top NCAP rating · Front: 5/5 · Side: 5/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
STRUCTURE:BODY3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
STEERING3
SERVICE BRAKES3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL2
POWER TRAIN2
ENGINE2
SUSPENSION2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING2
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1

Recalls (1)

25V16700014/03/2025

TRAILER HITCHES

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-50 vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions.

Recent Complaints

20260217CrashFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The contact owned a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, after exiting the freeway, the contact was distracted, and when the contact turned to face the road, the vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front. The contact stated that from the impact, the vehicle that was rear-ended was pushed into the vehicle in front. The contact stated that the crash imminent braking and the forward collision warning failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the driver-side air bag and the knee air bag were deployed. The contact was unsure whether there was a warning light illuminated. A police report was filed. EMS was called to the scene. However, the contact refused to go to the hospital by ambulance. Afterwards, the contact went to the hospital. The doctor diagnosed that the contact had a swollen spleen on the left side. The contact stated that the shoulders and back were sore, and the left knee was swollen. The contact attended physical therapy.

Mileage: 16,937

20250902ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The vehicle had the original OEM battery fail at 15 months. It dropped to 7v under light load. It's a bad battery. Upon being jump started, the power steering went in and out while driving and the dashboard blinked on and off...throwing a lot of errors that are unrelated to the battery problem. The failure state of the vehicle with a bad battery is unlike any vehicle I have ever seen and it is extremely dangerous. Furthermore, Mazda roadside assistance does not know about this issue and only offers jumpstarts, putting customers into danger by suggesting that the vehicle is safe to drive with a battery that is not stable.

20250710SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that there was uneven brake wear on the inner brake pad. The contact stated that the inner side of the brake pads were wearing before the outer sides. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front brake pads and rotors were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.

Mileage: 2,500

20250710SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that there was uneven brake wear on the inner brake pad. The contact stated that the inner side of the brake pads were wearing before the outer sides. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front brake pads and rotors were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.

Mileage: 2,500

20250625LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING STOPS AFTER A FEW MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY. DEALER SAID NO TROUBLE FOUN D. WHEN IN TRAFFIC IT STOPS WORKING, BACKING UP NO NOTIFICATION CROSS TRAFFIC, CARGO DOOR STUCK OPEN. ADTER 10 MINUTES SHUTTING OFF CAR. RESTARTING, TRYING INSIDE BUTTON, DOOR BUTTON AND THE REMOTE. THEY ALL FAILED TO CLOSE DOOR. HAD TO MANUALLY CLOSE CARGO HATCH. IT WORKED THE NEXT MORNING. THE BLIND SPOT, CROSS TRAFFIC DOESNT WORK! IT WORKS FOR A FEW MINUTES AFTER STARTING CAR BUT UNDER TRAFFIC CONDTIONS IT FAILS TO NOTIFY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT FAILED FIRST ON PASSENGER SIDE. NOW BOTH SIDES FAIL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. I HAVE VIDEOS TO PROVE THE FAILURES.

20250625LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING STOPS AFTER A FEW MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY. DEALER SAID NO TROUBLE FOUN D. WHEN IN TRAFFIC IT STOPS WORKING, BACKING UP NO NOTIFICATION CROSS TRAFFIC, CARGO DOOR STUCK OPEN. ADTER 10 MINUTES SHUTTING OFF CAR. RESTARTING, TRYING INSIDE BUTTON, DOOR BUTTON AND THE REMOTE. THEY ALL FAILED TO CLOSE DOOR. HAD TO MANUALLY CLOSE CARGO HATCH. IT WORKED THE NEXT MORNING. THE BLIND SPOT, CROSS TRAFFIC DOESNT WORK! IT WORKS FOR A FEW MINUTES AFTER STARTING CAR BUT UNDER TRAFFIC CONDTIONS IT FAILS TO NOTIFY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT FAILED FIRST ON PASSENGER SIDE. NOW BOTH SIDES FAIL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. I HAVE VIDEOS TO PROVE THE FAILURES.

20250625BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING STOPS AFTER A FEW MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY. DEALER SAID NO TROUBLE FOUN D. WHEN IN TRAFFIC IT STOPS WORKING, BACKING UP NO NOTIFICATION CROSS TRAFFIC, CARGO DOOR STUCK OPEN. ADTER 10 MINUTES SHUTTING OFF CAR. RESTARTING, TRYING INSIDE BUTTON, DOOR BUTTON AND THE REMOTE. THEY ALL FAILED TO CLOSE DOOR. HAD TO MANUALLY CLOSE CARGO HATCH. IT WORKED THE NEXT MORNING. THE BLIND SPOT, CROSS TRAFFIC DOESNT WORK! IT WORKS FOR A FEW MINUTES AFTER STARTING CAR BUT UNDER TRAFFIC CONDTIONS IT FAILS TO NOTIFY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. IT FAILED FIRST ON PASSENGER SIDE. NOW BOTH SIDES FAIL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. I HAVE VIDEOS TO PROVE THE FAILURES.

20250625LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

For about one week now. The BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM FAILS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. IT WORKS WHEN YOU START THE CAR, WORKS IN LITE TRAFFIC. BUT ON THE HIGHYWAY OR HEAVER TRAFFIC IT STOPS WORKING. THE DEALER SAID IT WORKED WHEN TEST DRIVEN FOR 10 MINUTES. AFTER BLIND SPOT STOPS FUNCTING THEN THE CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT FAILS. OUR CARGO BAY DOOR REFUSED TO CLOSE YEATERDAY. ALL BUTTONS JUST CAUSE A BEEP TO SOUND. AFTER 10 MINUTES , RESTATRING THE CAR, LOCKING & UNLOCKING THE DOORS BY REMOTE & INSIDE SWITCH. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY CLOSE THE HATCH AGAINST THE MOTOR. THE BLIND SPOT FAILED ON THE RIDE HOME FROM THE DEALER WHEN SURROUNDED IN TRAFFIC. VIDEO MADE OF FAILUER.

20250625BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

For about one week now. The BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM FAILS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. IT WORKS WHEN YOU START THE CAR, WORKS IN LITE TRAFFIC. BUT ON THE HIGHYWAY OR HEAVER TRAFFIC IT STOPS WORKING. THE DEALER SAID IT WORKED WHEN TEST DRIVEN FOR 10 MINUTES. AFTER BLIND SPOT STOPS FUNCTING THEN THE CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT FAILS. OUR CARGO BAY DOOR REFUSED TO CLOSE YEATERDAY. ALL BUTTONS JUST CAUSE A BEEP TO SOUND. AFTER 10 MINUTES , RESTATRING THE CAR, LOCKING & UNLOCKING THE DOORS BY REMOTE & INSIDE SWITCH. I HAD TO PHYSICALLY CLOSE THE HATCH AGAINST THE MOTOR. THE BLIND SPOT FAILED ON THE RIDE HOME FROM THE DEALER WHEN SURROUNDED IN TRAFFIC. VIDEO MADE OF FAILUER.

20250604CrashAIR BAGS

The contact rented a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving on a main street at 5 MPH, the contact attempted to slow down the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal, and in the process, the brakes locked and the vehicle proceeded to accelerate without the contact's consent. The contact was involved in a front-end collision with the vehicle in front of them. No property damage was reported. The vehicle came to a stop upon impact. The vehicle was towed back to the Enterprise rental center, where the vehicle was originally rented. The airbags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. Three people were reported to be injured: the contact seated in the driver's seat, the contact's coworker seated in the front passenger seat, and the contact's wife seated in the rear passenger seat. No injuries were reported outside of the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to his shoulders and lower back,

Mileage: 26,839

20250516STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while opening the doors, the door stop detent had failed, causing the door to rapidly close and swing back, and making contact with the occupants. Both the contact and the wife sustained leg bruises, and the wife sustained a head contusion due to the failure. No medical treatment was required. The contact indicated that the failure was present on both the driver's side front and rear doors and the passenger side front and rear doors. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who examined the vehicle, and no failure was found. The contact was informed that the door operated as intended. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100.

Mileage: 100

20250323VISIBILITY/WIPER

This update pertains to the original complaint (11613144) regarding windshield integrity issues on a 2024 Mazda CX-50. A new crack has occurred on [XXX], with cracks consistently radiating from the driver's A-pillar side. This pattern suggests stress fractures rather than impact damage, as initially assumed. The vehicle was taken to a Mazda dealer in Seekonk, MA, but the Mazda Service Manager denied warranty coverage without an in-person inspection, relying solely on photos taken by a trainee service advisor. These images clearly show a recurring pattern of cracks in the same area, which is concerning. Research into Mazda forums reveals numerous reports from other owners experiencing similar windshield failures, including unexpected cracking, chipping, waviness, visibility issues, and delamination. Many report quick denials of warranty assistance, similar to this case. The frequency and similarity of these reports suggest a potentially systemic issue that may be more widespread than t

20250315POWER TRAIN

The vehicle jerks while slowing down/low speed.

20250315ENGINE

The vehicle jerks while slowing down/low speed.

20250315SERVICE BRAKES

The vehicle jerks while slowing down/low speed.

20250313FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Collision Prevention System is dangerous. I was nearly rear ended going 75 mph on the PA Turnpike. I was passing a truck that was in the right hand lane when all of a sudden the brakes automatically engaged hard and I nearly was rear ended by another vehicle that was right behind me. It braked so hard it made the tires squeal. I contacted two dealerships and told them what happened and both told me there haven't been any problems with the system that they were aware of and maybe a software update would help. Neither dealership checked if a update in fact was available. I turned the system off and will never turn it back on because it is so dangerous!

20250313FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Collision Prevention System is dangerous. I was nearly rear ended going 75 mph on the PA Turnpike. I was passing a truck that was in the right hand lane when all of a sudden the brakes automatically engaged hard and I nearly was rear ended by another vehicle that was right behind me. It braked so hard it made the tires squeal. I contacted two dealerships and told them what happened and both told me there haven't been any problems with the system that they were aware of and maybe a software update would help. Neither dealership checked if a update in fact was available. I turned the system off and will never turn it back on because it is so dangerous!

20250221FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Fuel issues P0460 fuel level sensor circuit. Engine malfunction light comes on with fuel sensor issue. The car is full of fuel or not even close to be empty but the sensor reads off triggering a chain of event. Killing car mid of the highway when it got enough fuel. Average full tank ranges 280mi, this instance it only drove 202mi and the sensor reads 14mi to go with quarter Guage left in the tank. Then the needles drops by a notch. I can't upload the video but attached at the screenshot. Contacted dealer and they won't diagnos till 90days out. This is safety hazard and the car comes to halt in the mid of the drive. Where it's highway, parking lot, or anywhere; as if it's out of gas but the tank still good. Wait for few minutes and restart the car the garage read normal. The dealer doesnt want to listen or even consider this as safety issue. Multiple dealer reject to even make an appointment and request that I go to the dealer I purchased the car from.

20250211SERVICE BRAKES

upon inspection cracks were found in both rear brake rotors

20241210ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 2 MPH into a parking slot, the rear back up sensor warning was illuminated. The contact stated that the sensor was designed to alert the driver whenever the vehicle was too close to an object. The contact stated that the rear collision braking system warning was also illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that a factory installed trailer hitch warning was also illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the electrical failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the front brakes were making an abnormal rubbing sound. The contact stated that after releasing the brake pedal the sound stopped. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the same dealer

Mileage: 13,522

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2024 MAZDA CX-50 have?
The 2024 MAZDA CX-50 has 41 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2024 MAZDA CX-50?
The 2024 MAZDA CX-50 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 5/5, front crash rating of 5/5, side crash rating of 5/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2024 MAZDA CX-50?
Yes, the 2024 MAZDA CX-50 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is TRAILER HITCHES. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 MAZDA CX-50?
The most-complained component for the 2024 MAZDA CX-50 is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2024 MAZDA CX-50 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2024 MAZDA CX-50 has an NHTSA safety rating of 5/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.