2026 Mazda CX-50 Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints for the 2026 Mazda CX-50.
Most-reported area: forward collision avoidance (3 complaints, 23%). Includes the CX-50 Hybrid. The CX-5 has its own pages.
0 safety recalls for the 2026 Mazda CX-50
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2026 Mazda CX-50 in its recall file dated Sep 29, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
What owners report
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 CX-50. Below, they are sorted by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Mazda CX-50 recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2026 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower.
Owner complaints
2026: 13 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Safety recalls
2026: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAZDA CX-50 SUV HEV AWD |
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MAZDA CX-50 SUV N/A AWD |
Questions
What are the most common 2026 CX-50 problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: forward collision avoidance (3), powertrain (3), air bags (2). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2026 Mazda CX-50 safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2026 Mazda CX-50 earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my CX-50 has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Mazda dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 29, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 28, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: CX-50.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.