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2024 Mazda CX-50 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2024 Mazda CX-50 has 33 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the three model years with data, ranking 3rd worst (best) out of 3. It has 1 recall covering a trailer hitch bolt issue, and no do-not-drive recalls.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#3 of 3 CX-50 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
33
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
—
no alternative with data
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
23.5 city / 29.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0

Top 2024 Mazda CX-50 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System7 (21%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (21%)
  3. Structure & Body7 (21%)
  4. Brakes5 (15%)
  5. Engine4 (12%)
  6. Other4 (12%)
  7. Lane Departure3 (9%)
  8. Steering3 (9%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (9%)
  10. Transmission & Powertrain3 (9%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners describe unintended brake locking and sudden acceleration at low speed, in one case causing a front-end collision at 5 MPH.
  • Some drivers report the vehicle rear-ended another car after a distraction during freeway exit, tied to the collision avoidance system.
  • One report describes a fire that started overnight with no prior warning signs, with the battery disintegrating and flames spreading across the engine compartment.
  • A parking-lot incident describes the vehicle surging forward on its own and striking a pole while the driver's foot was away from the accelerator.
  • Drivers report the forward collision warning menu is buried in submenus and resets each time the car restarts, making it hard to disable while driving.
  • Two separate steering complaints describe the steering wheel detaching from the column or steering failing to respond correctly, with one confirmed as a stripped steering column bolt at 3,200 miles.
2024 Mazda CX-50 complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2024Jul 2024Oct 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025Mar 2026Sep 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2025 (3).

2024 Mazda CX-50 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V167000Mar 14, 2025Structure & Body63 vehicles

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2024 Mazda CX-50 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23.5 MPG
Highway
29.5 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,500
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other CX-50 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023No verdict5063226
2024No verdict033126
2025No verdict10038228

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Mazda CX-50 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2024 CX-50 has a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the three model years with data, and ranks 3rd worst (best) out of 3 years.
Does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 25V167000) covers trailer hitch bolts that may loosen and let the hitch assembly separate. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What is the top problem area for the 2024 CX-50?
Electrical System complaints lead with 7 reports, tied with Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Structure & Body, each at 21% of total complaints.
How does the 2024 CX-50 compare to the 2023 and 2025 model years?
The 2023 CX-50 has 63 complaints and a complaint index of 50, and the 2025 has 38 complaints and a complaint index of 100, both higher than the 2024's index of 0.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.