The 2025 Mazda Cx-50 Hybrid has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,766 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION25V7370002025-10-291,007 affected
Defect
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The front suspension fastener bolts may not be tightened properly, which can result in suspension component and/or wheel detachment.
Consequence
Wheel or suspension component detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front suspension fastener bolts and, if necessary, replace and tighten them, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7925J. Vehicle…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V4180002025-06-1822 affected
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal.
Consequence
Shifting into gear without the brake pedal depressed can result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) and reprogram the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Power Control Unit (PCU), free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated late summer 2025. Owners may…
AIR BAGS25V4130002025-06-182 affected
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain CX-50 Hybrid and CX-50 vehicles. Incorrectly configured module software may cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Consequence
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the module software, free of charge. Owner notifications will not be mailed due to all vehicles being under Mazda dealer control. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7625F.
TRAILER HITCHES25V1670002025-03-1463 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7225C.
LANE DEPARTURE24V6490002024-09-03672 affected
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust…
Consequence
Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6824H.
Complaints by component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“On three separate occasions, while in reverse backing out of my driveway, the car failed to engage the transmission when shifting into drive, acting like it was in neutral. There were no warning lights or messages on the dashboard. The only way that I found to engage the transmission was to turn…”
“1) driving on an expressway and the red warning light goes on - two red bars with a sterring wheel in the middle. Car sounded an alarm that indicated we were going to crash. No cars in front of us. 2) driving on the expressway with the cruise control on. Driving 75 miles an hour and the vehicle…”
“1) driving on an expressway and the red warning light goes on - two red bars with a sterring wheel in the middle. Car sounded an alarm that indicated we were going to crash. No cars in front of us. 2) driving on the expressway with the cruise control on. Driving 75 miles an hour and the vehicle…”
“1) driving on an expressway and the red warning light goes on - two red bars with a sterring wheel in the middle. Car sounded an alarm that indicated we were going to crash. No cars in front of us. 2) driving on the expressway with the cruise control on. Driving 75 miles an hour and the vehicle…”
“When using adaptive cruise control, during some cornering, sometimes the car brakes unexpectedly, very aggressively, without warning. Very dangerous, especially when another car is behind you.”
“When using adaptive cruise control, during some cornering, sometimes the car brakes unexpectedly, very aggressively, without warning. Very dangerous, especially when another car is behind you.”
“Due to a hybrid battery malfunction, full body sensor mlafunction and tpms functionality error, vehicle left inoperable. Vehicle could not be placed in neutral. Vehicle could not be jump started.”
“Due to a hybrid battery malfunction, full body sensor mlafunction and tpms functionality error, vehicle left inoperable. Vehicle could not be placed in neutral. Vehicle could not be jump started.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2025 Mazda Cx-50 Hybrid as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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