2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Problems
Compared with other Mazda CX-50 Hybrid years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Forward collision avoidance (3 complaints).
- 5 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- —not in EPA data
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and brakes (2). NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 144 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 67 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown3 33%
- Brakes2 22%
- Engine2 22%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Wheels1 11%
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “1) Driving on an expressway and the red warning light goes on - two red bars with a sterring wheel in the middle. Car sounded an alarm that indicated we were going to crash. No cars in front of us. 2) Driving on the expressway with the cruise control on. Driving 75 miles an hour and the vehicle goes to 30 miles an hour and I have to accelerate. Thank the Lord no one was behind me. This has happened 3 times. I took it into Mazda and tool them the issue but they just did their regular maintenance on my car. There is a major issue with this vehicle and nobody wants to admit Need your help”
NHTSA complaint #11674453, filed 2025-07Other or unknown: “We have had this 2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid for a couple of months. On January 21, 2025, my wife tried to start it after shopping at a Dollar store. All the warnings lights came on, blinking, and the car was unresponsive to drive. After repeated attempts to start the car, the warning lights, finally, did go off, but a message of hybrid system malfunction have vehicle inspected came on. It finally started and allowed her to drive home. The alert about the hybrid system went off. So far, it has not happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11638099, filed 2025-01Brakes: “When using adaptive cruise control, during SOME cornering, SOMETIMES the car brakes unexpectedly, very aggressively, without warning. Very dangerous, especially when another car is behind you.”
NHTSA complaint #11674740, filed 2025-07Engine: “Check engine light came on at 600 miles. Took it to the dealer and the code was a p3400 code, cylinder deactivation fault. The dealership replaced both solenoids, part #PYFA-12-360A, found metal in OCV valves. When we got the car back I changed the oil, cut the oil filter open and found large metal shavings. At about 1300 miles the same check engine light came on. Back to the dealership with the same code. Now Mazda says to replace the head.”
NHTSA complaint #11641443, filed 2025-02Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-50 Hybrid · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V737000Oct 29, 2025Suspension › Critical fastenersCovers: Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 2025, CX-50 2025
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.
- 25V413000Jun 18, 2025Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › SoftwareCovers: Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 2025, CX-50 2025
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.
- 25V418000Jun 18, 2025Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm)Covers: Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 2025
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal.
- 25V167000Mar 14, 2025Trailer hitchesCovers: Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 2025, CX-50 2024
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…
- 24V649000Sep 3, 2024Lane departure › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 2025, MAZDA3 2024, CX-30 2024
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning…
Recall details for the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 144 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037632Sep 18, 2026Electrical system. DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience a message "TCU Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected" in the instrument cluster. Additional symptoms that may occur: Connected Vehicle One Time Passcode…
- 11037900Sep 17, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. Mazda Connected Services - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text.
- 11037899Sep 11, 2026Electrical system. DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if…
- 11037634Sep 10, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 08/18/26 and 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any…
- 11037018Sep 4, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Other or unknown, Exterior…. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about any of the…
- 11037019Aug 19, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-039/26 06/15/26 Mazda Connect Symptom Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION Customers having MAZDA…
- 11037011Aug 19, 2026Electrical system, Wheels. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-006/23 01/23/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about the infotainment…
- 11037017Aug 7, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-012/26 04/17/26, 03/04/26 and 02/26/2026 DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience a message…
- 11037008Aug 7, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may continue to display the recall notification "IMPORTANT NOTICE. VIEW VEHICLE STATUS MONITOR FOR DETAILS" on the center display even after the recall has been completed…
- 11037005Aug 4, 2026Engine, Fuel system. Some customers may experience: The fuel fill door will not release until multiple button applications. The gas pump dispenser/nozzle is clicking off during refueling before the tank is full and it…
Other model years of the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | Too new |
All Mazda CX-50 Hybrid model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.
Has the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.