Your vehicle report
2025 Mazda CX-50
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 39
- Received Jul 2025 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Heated seat overheats and burns occupants4 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps4 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Glass shatters or cracks without impact3 complaints · 7.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V737000Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The front suspension fastener bolts may not be tightened properly, which can result in suspension component and/or wheel detachment.
- Recall #25V413000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain CX-50 Hybrid and CX-50 vehicles. Incorrectly configured module software may cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Heated seat overheats and burns occupantsFirst signal: Mar 2026
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 0 fires, 4 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
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Brakes
Electrical & lights
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Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 0 |
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 3 |
| July 2026 | 4 |
| August 2026 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
| Total | 39 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heated seat overheats and burns occupants | 4 | 10% | 106.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.8% |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 4 | 10% | 15.1× | NHTSA recall #25V737000 |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 3 | 7.7% | 2.8× | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 3 | 7.7% | 22.4× | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 3 | 7.7% | 4.4× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V737000October 29, 20251,007 vehicles affected
suspension: critical fasteners
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The front suspension fastener bolts may not be tightened properly, which can result in suspension component and/or wheel detachment.
Wheel or suspension component detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front suspension fastener bolts and, if necessary, replace and tighten them, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7925J. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 3, 2025.
NHTSA recall #25V413000June 18, 20252 vehicles affected
air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain CX-50 Hybrid and CX-50 vehicles. Incorrectly configured module software may cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the module software, free of charge. Owner notifications will not be mailed due to all vehicles being under Mazda dealer control. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7625F.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2025 Mazda CX-50.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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