What year Mazda CX-50 should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not mark any Mazda CX-50 year as an avoid year. Among the 2023-2025 model years, 2025 has the highest complaint index at 100 with 38 complaints, mostly tied to Transmission & Powertrain.

Which Mazda CX-50 year is best based on complaints?

The 2024 model year has the lowest complaint index at 0, with 33 total complaints and its top problem area listed as Electrical System.

Are there recalls on the Mazda CX-50?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns across the 2023-2025 Mazda CX-50 model years, with 2023 and 2025 each having 2 recalls and 2024 having 1. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.

What is the most common problem area for the Mazda CX-50?

Across all model years, Brakes lead with 27 complaints (20% share), followed closely by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 26 complaints (19%) and Structure & Body at 25 complaints (19%).

Has the Mazda CX-50 had any crashes or injuries reported?

NHTSA data shows 9 crashes and 3 injuries for 2023, 3 crashes and 6 injuries for 2024, and 3 crashes and 4 injuries for 2025, with no fatalities reported in any year.

Mazda CX-50 Best and Worst Years (2023–2025)

No Mazda CX-50 year is flagged as an official avoid year yet; the model only spans 2023-2025. The 2025 has the highest complaint index (100) with 38 complaints, mostly Transmission & Powertrain, while 2024 has the lowest complaint index (0) among the three.

Model years: 3; 2023–2025
NHTSA complaints: 134
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Brakes

CX-50 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mazda CX-50 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2023	No verdict	50	63	9	0	2	Brakes	26	5★
2024	No verdict	0	33	3	1	1	Electrical System	26	5★
2025	No verdict	100	38	3	0	2	Transmission & Powertrain	28	5★

Most common Mazda CX-50 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Brakes27 (20%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras26 (19%)
Structure & Body25 (19%)
Electrical System18 (13%)
Transmission & Powertrain18 (13%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (13%)
Other15 (11%)
Engine11 (8%)
Lane Departure7 (5%)
Steering7 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Mazda CX-50 should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not mark any Mazda CX-50 year as an avoid year. Among the 2023-2025 model years, 2025 has the highest complaint index at 100 with 38 complaints, mostly tied to Transmission & Powertrain.
Which Mazda CX-50 year is best based on complaints?: The 2024 model year has the lowest complaint index at 0, with 33 total complaints and its top problem area listed as Electrical System.
Are there recalls on the Mazda CX-50?: NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns across the 2023-2025 Mazda CX-50 model years, with 2023 and 2025 each having 2 recalls and 2024 having 1. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.
What is the most common problem area for the Mazda CX-50?: Across all model years, Brakes lead with 27 complaints (20% share), followed closely by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 26 complaints (19%) and Structure & Body at 25 complaints (19%).
Has the Mazda CX-50 had any crashes or injuries reported?: NHTSA data shows 9 crashes and 3 injuries for 2023, 3 crashes and 6 injuries for 2024, and 3 crashes and 4 injuries for 2025, with no fatalities reported in any year.