Mazda CX-50 recalls

7 official safety recalls for the Mazda CX-50 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Front suspension bolts may loosen

    Reported October 29, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V7370001,007 vehicles affected

    Front suspension fastener bolts may be improperly tightened, which can cause a suspension component or wheel to detach. This can lead to loss of control or drive power and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect the bolts and replace and tighten them if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
    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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 3, 2025.

  2. Shifter may move from Neutral to Drive without braking

    Reported June 18, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V41800022 vehicles affected

    The shifter can move from Neutral to Drive without the brake pedal pressed, causing unexpected vehicle movement and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the engine control module and reprogram the hybrid and power control units free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
    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 contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7725F.

  3. Air bag may deploy improperly

    Reported June 18, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V4130002 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly configured module software may cause an air bag to deploy improperly, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will update the module software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    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.

  4. Trailer hitch bolts may loosen

    Reported March 14, 2025Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 25V16700063 vehicles affected

    The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen, allowing the hitch to separate from the vehicle during towing or normal driving and create a road hazard. Dealers will tighten the bolts free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TRAILER HITCHES
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  5. Forward sensing camera may disable safety systems

    Reported September 3, 2024Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 24V649000672 vehicles affected

    A camera malfunction may prevent automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist from working, and stop the headlights from switching automatically from high to low beams. These systems may not work as intended, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the camera as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    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 from high beams to low beams as intended.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. ABS control unit may reduce braking ability

    Reported April 18, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V2750002,410 vehicles affected

    A damaged ABS hydraulic control unit may reduce braking ability and increase stopping distance, raising crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the unit as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Trailer hitch harness may detach

    Reported March 1, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V135000560 vehicles affected

    The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, leaving trailer lights or brakes inoperative and increasing crash risk. Dealers will repair the harness free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TRAILER HITCHES
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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