2024 Mazda CX-50 Problems
Compared with other Mazda CX-50 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2024 can be compared from 2027.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (8 complaints, median 13,522 mi).
- 1 recall campaign 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
- 35filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,361miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD · 24 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Mazda CX-50 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2024 Mazda CX-50. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (23% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and forward collision avoidance (6). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,361 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 192 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 78 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
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.
- Electrical system8 23%
- Brakes6 17%
- Body and structure6 17%
- Other or unknown4 11%
- Engine3 8.6%
- Lane departure3 8.6%
- Steering3 8.6%
Also reported: Suspension (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Air bags (1), Fuel system (1), Seats (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “This is the 2nd time I’m reporting that I was severely burnt on my thigh from my drivers seat heater, overheating. There are on going glass action law suits against Mazda for this issue. My 2024 CX-50 has not been in service at Olympia Mazda with no updates on repairs and when I will get my car back. Please help me!”
NHTSA complaint #11751806, filed 2026-07Brakes: “FORMAL VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT Vehicle: 2024 Mazda CX-50 Subject: Repeated Unintended Emergency Braking, False Collision Warnings, and Persistent Braking-System Malfunction I am submitting a formal safety complaint concerning serious and recurring braking-system malfunctions involving my 2024 Mazda CX-50. The vehicle initially began displaying false collision and braking warnings despite there being no apparent hazard or obstruction. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770595, filed 2026-10Forward collision avoidance: “Two things here. One is when using adaptive cruise control; when there is a car in front that is going slower than your speed your car will slow down. But when it goes out of the way the car will just rev up as much as it can and just catch up to speed. My Camry before this had two options of speeding up; one slower than the other so it saves the transmission. Also, my engine would randomly be at higher rpm’s than usual when at park. It would idle higher than go lower than back and forth. …”
NHTSA complaint #11588107, filed 2024-05Body and structure: “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 at the seam. I tried to stop it but there was too much pressure and by the time it stopped lifting under my body weight significant damage had occurred. If a finger had been there it would have been chopped off.”
NHTSA complaint #11733496, filed 2026-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 16,937 miles.
Complaints 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 2024 Mazda CX-50. 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 · suv later release AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| CX-50 · suv early release AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2023: same overall rating; 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2024 Mazda CX-50 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V167000Mar 14, 2025Trailer hitchesCovers: Mazda CX-50 2024, CX-50 Hybrid 2025
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…
Recall details for the 2024 Mazda CX-50 → · 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. 192 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037900Sep 17, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. 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, 2026Exterior lighting, Engine, Other or unknown, Electrical…. 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…
- 11037008Aug 7, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. 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…
- 11037006Aug 6, 2026Engine. Some vehicle may exhibit the CHECK ENGINE light on with DTC P0524 (Engine oil pressure control system: Oil pressure decrease) and no abnormal engine noise. This may be caused by a malfunction of the…
- 11035606Jul 2, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-063/24 09/06/24 DESCRIPTION The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can malfunction with the following…
- 11034448Jul 1, 2026Other or unknown, Engine, Electrical system. This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-017/25 12/16/25, 09/08/25, 07/14/25, 05/15/25 and 03/21/25 DESCRIPTION Mazda Connect…
Other model years of the Mazda CX-50
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 3,506 | 0 | 5 | 26 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 39 | — | 2 | 5 | 28 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 35 | 8,361 | 1 | 5 | 27 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 64 | 57,000 | 2 | 5 | 27 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
All Mazda CX-50 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 have?
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2024 Mazda CX-50 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2024 Mazda CX-50 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (23% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.
Has the 2024 Mazda CX-50 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2024 Mazda CX-50 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Mazda CX-50 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Mazda CX-50 (CX-50 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-50 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,361 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 16,937 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.