Mazda · CX-50 · 2024
2024 Mazda CX-50
1
Recall
29
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2024 Mazda CX-50 has 1 recall and 29 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: structure (4 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2024 Mazda CX-50 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is structure with 4 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Mazda CX-50 currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 29 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are structure (4), unknown or other (3), forward collision avoidance (3).
- Vehicle
- 2024 Mazda CX-50
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 29
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
0.0% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 25V167000March 14, 2025
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
29 totalSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 24, 2026
I was attempting to mount my bike rack. To get the clips to properly fit I needed to partially open the liftgate. Upon triggering the door release the power liftgate and began opening the door. The anti pinch system did not detect the pinch and it crumpled the roof and liftgate...
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POWER TRAIN
Feb 27, 2026
On 02/27/2026, a 2024 Mazda CX-50 (20700 miles) exhibited a severe burning smell following a 3-hour highway drive and a subsequent steep, 2-mile mountain climb to a restaurant in Jasper, TN. The smell was strongly observed by multiple occupants upon exiting the vehicle. On 03/02/...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
FIREFeb 3, 2026
Vehicle was dormant overnight and caught fire. Battery disintegrated and fire tore across the entire engine compartment and front end. Fire department conducted investigation and determined mechanical failure. Showed no signs of issue before hand was driven shortly the night befo...
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CRASH1 injuryJan 27, 2026
The contact owned a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, after exiting the freeway, the contact was distracted, and when the contact turned to face the road, the vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front. The contact stated that from the ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 2, 2025
The vehicle had the original OEM battery fail at 15 months. It dropped to 7v under light load. It's a bad battery. Upon being jump started, the power steering went in and out while driving and the dashboard blinked on and off...throwing a lot of errors that are unrelated to the b...
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LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jun 25, 2025
For about one week now. The BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM FAILS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. IT WORKS WHEN YOU START THE CAR, WORKS IN LITE TRAFFIC. BUT ON THE HIGHYWAY OR HEAVER TRAFFIC IT STOPS WORKING. THE DEALER SAID IT WORKED WHEN TEST DRIVEN FOR 10 MINUTES. AFTER BLIND SPOT STOPS FUNCT...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that there was uneven brake wear on the inner brake pad. The contact stated that the inner side of the brake pads were wearing before the outer sides. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the lo...
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LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jun 21, 2025
THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING STOPS AFTER A FEW MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY. DEALER SAID NO TROUBLE FOUN D. WHEN IN TRAFFIC IT STOPS WORKING, BACKING UP NO NOTIFICATION CROSS TRAFFIC, CARGO DOOR STUCK OPEN. ADTER 10 MINUTES SHUTTING OFF CAR. RESTARTING, TRYING INSIDE BUTTON, DOOR BUTTON A...
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AIR BAGS
CRASH3 injuriesJun 3, 2025
The contact rented a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving on a main street at 5 MPH, the contact attempted to slow down the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal, and in the process, the brakes locked and the vehicle proceeded to accelerate without the contact'...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 12, 2025
This update pertains to the original complaint (11613144) regarding windshield integrity issues on a 2024 Mazda CX-50. A new crack has occurred on [XXX], with cracks consistently radiating from the driver's A-pillar side. This pattern suggests stress fractures rather than impact ...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2024 Mazda models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 have?
The 2024 Mazda CX-50 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2024 Mazda CX-50?
NHTSA has received 29 owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Mazda CX-50.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Mazda CX-50?
The 2024 Mazda CX-50 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-50?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2024 Mazda CX-50 are structure (4 reports), unknown or other (3 reports), forward collision avoidance (3 reports).
Does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2024 Mazda CX-50. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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