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2024 Mazda CX-50: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2024 Mazda CX-50 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 29 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 55% of 2024 SUVs. Structure leads the reports (17%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
29
Reports to NHTSA, 2024
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
26
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 55% of 2024 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Structure issues lead owner complaints (17% of 29 reports), followed by electrical system (14%).
+ 3 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 29 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11733496, ODI 11661479, ODI 11629446, ODI 11603315, ODI 11591679.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Trailer Hitches · 25V167000Details +Close −
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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2024 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD Later Release NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2024 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD Early Release NHTSA source
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- Frontal
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- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 24 | 30 | 27 |
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 23 | 29 | 25 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2024 Mazda CX-50: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Mazda CX-50?
Owners filed 29 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Mazda CX-50 — fewer complaints than 55% of comparable 2024 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Mazda CX-50?
The most-reported problem areas are Structure (17% of complaints) and electrical system (14%).
How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2024 Mazda CX-50, covering components such as trailer hitches. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Mazda CX-50 between 25 and 27 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.