2023 Mazda CX-50 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2023 Mazda CX-50, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2023 Mazda cx50 with 28k miles. This vehicle was purchased 3mths ago. The cx50 has locked me out 5 times & had a dead battery each time. Has been to dealership 3 times. No repairs made after dealership doing battery drain extensive testing. Cycle of this happening 3 times. I’ve been in a loaner more than my purchased vehicle. It is a safety concern leaving me locked at of my vehicle 5 times. Then when gaining access to vehicle with manual key. Vehicle has had dead battery 5 times all of this occurred over 3 months. With no repairs made from dealerships. It’s been to two different dealerships. …”
NHTSA complaint #11700471, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 10254184Apr 17, 2024Some customers may experience that the liftgate or the trunk lid will not unlock even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is off. If the engine is running (POWER ON) or…
- 10254190Apr 11, 2024Some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle…
- 10244561Oct 24, 2023At PDI, it may be found that the outer door handle is missing the cover around the key cylinder.
- 10242110Aug 29, 2023MSP60 2023MY CX-50 DRIVER DOOR LOCK CONCERN: **UPDATE** Reactivation of (MSP) 60 - 2023MY CX-50 Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder. The driver's door may be hard to unlock using the…
- 10242108Aug 29, 2023MSP60 2023MY CX-50 DRIVER DOOR LOCK CONCERN: **UPDATE** Reactivation of (MSP) 60 - 2023MY CX-50 Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder. The driver's door may be hard to unlock using the…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2023 Mazda CX-50
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Mazda CX-50
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.
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