2024 Mazda CX-50 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#3 most-complained of 3 CX-50 years
The 2024 Mazda CX-50 has 33 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 3 model years with data, ranking it 3rd worst (best) of those years. It has 1 recall, for trailer hitch bolts that may loosen.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23.5 city / 29.5 hwy
Top 2024 Mazda CX-50 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (21%)
- Structure & Body7 (21%)
- Brakes5 (15%)
- Engine4 (12%)
- Other4 (12%)
- Lane Departure3 (9%)
- Steering3 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (9%)
What owners report
- Owners report unintended acceleration and brake lock-up at low speed, in one case causing a front-end collision.
- Some describe the vehicle rear-ending another car after a distraction, with collision avoidance systems apparently not preventing the crash.
- One owner reported a fire that started while the vehicle was parked overnight, with the battery disintegrating and flames spreading across the engine bay.
- A parking-lot incident describes the car surging forward on its own and striking a pole while the driver's foot was away from the accelerator.
- Owners describe difficulty turning off a driver-distraction alert feature buried in multiple settings submenus.
- One steering complaint describes the steering wheel detaching from the column at 3,200 miles due to a stripped bolt, with the issue recurring after a dealer repair.
2024 Mazda CX-50 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Mazda CX-50 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 33 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2024 CX-50, the lowest complaint index among the 3 model years with data, suggesting fewer reported problems relative to other years of this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-50?
- The top problem areas are Electrical System, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, and Structure & Body, each accounting for 7 complaints (21% share). Brakes follow with 5 complaints (15%).
- Does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 25V167000) covers trailer hitch bolts on Mazda Genuine Accessory hitches that may loosen and let the assembly separate. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2024 CX-50 compare to other years?
- The 2024 model has a complaint index of 0 versus 50 for 2023 and 100 for 2025, and fewer total complaints (33) than either of those years (63 and 38).
- What is the median mileage at failure for 2024 CX-50 complaints?
- Across all complaints, the median mileage at failure is 8,361 miles, though it varies by system: Electrical System failures average 13,522 miles and Brakes 8,011 miles.