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2024 Mazda CX-50 recalls and problems

1 recall and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Mazda CX-50.

1
recalls
35
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Mazda CX-50 recalls

Trailer hitches

NHTSA campaign 25V167000 · reported March 14, 2025 · Mazda North American Operations · 63 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 15, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance

Front license plate in OEM factory location interferes with forward radar sensor, causing phantom automatic emergency braking events in moving traffic. Vehicle came to complete stop in active traffic lanes on multiple occasions, creating severe collision risk. Removing the plate (in violation of California law)…

Oct 12, 2026 · Service brakes

FORMAL VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT Vehicle: 2024 Mazda CX-50 Subject: Repeated Unintended Emergency Braking, False Collision Warnings, and Persistent Braking-System Malfunction I am submitting a formal safety complaint concerning serious and recurring braking-system malfunctions involving my 2024 Mazda CX-50. The vehicle…

Sep 11, 2026 · Tires

Component Failed & Availability: Goodyear tire structure/tread separation and delamination across all four tires; technician states delamination, belt separation on all four tires, structural failure, tire separating from the internal belt structure (steel belts showing, chunks of tread missing); available for…

Jul 21, 2026 · Seats

This is the 2nd time I’m reporting that I was severely burnt on my thigh from my drivers seat heater, overheating. There are on going glass action law suits against Mazda for this issue. My 2024 CX-50 has not been in service at Olympia Mazda with no updates on repairs and when I will get my car back. Please help me!

Jul 16, 2026 · Electrical system

I'm curious how many other Mazda owners are dealing with the same battery drain issue. I'm now on my third battery since 2024: Factory battery replaced under warranty in 2025. Second replacement purchased in March 2026. Within a month, the "Battery Low - Drive Vehicle to Recharge" warning was back. The dealer kept my…

CX-50 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2023 26490
2024 13531
2025 23930
2026 01410

Across all years, the 2023 CX-50 has the most complaints (64). All Mazda CX-50 years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Mazda CX-50, the most recent reported on March 14, 2025 (Trailer hitches). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-50?
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (8 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (6).
How many 2024 Mazda CX-50 complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 35 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 15, 2026.