Model year record
2026 Mazda CX-50 recalls & problems
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 14 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2026 Mazda CX-50.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2026 MAZDA CX-50 SUV HEV AWD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
2026 MAZDA CX-50 SUV N/A AWD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
CX-50 4WD Hybrid
| City / highway | 39 / 37 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $1,750/year to fuel
CX-50 4WD
| City / highway | 24 / 30 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel
CX-50 4WD
| City / highway | 23 / 29 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings | 4 | — |
| Power train | 3 | — |
| Suspension | 2 | — |
| Engine | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Air bags | 2 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | — |
| Back over preventionWarnings | 1 | — |
| Lane departureBlind spot detection | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Seat belts | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
The fuel filler door on my 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid premium was defective and would not open due to a sticking fuel tank shut-off valve -- a documented known issue across the 2023 through 2025 CX-50 lineup. The vehicle was delivered brand new with this pre-existing defect without disclosure. The inability to refuel the vehicle creates a direct safety risk of being stranded without fuel with a minor child as a passenger. The defect was eventually confirmed and repaired under warranty however it should have been caught during pre-delivery inspection before the vehicle was delivered to the customer.
- Engine
I own a brand-new 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid that is currently under the manufacturer's warranty. I am reporting an intermittent failure of the vehicle to respond normally to a selected driving direction. During the first incident on August 28, 2026, I had shifted the vehicle into Reverse. The vehicle indicated that Reverse was selected, but when I pressed the accelerator, the vehicle did not move or respond as expected. I attempted to change the selected driving direction, but the vehicle was not responding normally to the shift commands.l, again responding as if it were in neutral. I was unable to get the vehicle to operate normally until I turned the vehicle completely off, waited, and…
- Power train
On several occasions, moving the gear selector from Reverse to Drive, the transmission has failed to engage Drive, with the dashboard displaying "D" and the vehicle moving in reverse upon throttle application. Fortunately, objects, pets or pedestrians were not present behind the vehicle during the occurrences. The dealership was unable to duplicate the condition and found no software updates or other notices from Mazda addressing the issue.
- Power train
I parked this hybrid rental vehicle on a steep street facing uphill and remained in the car with it on for about 15 to 30 minutes. When I put the vehicle back in Drive, released the brake pedal, and pressed the gas pedal to drive away, the car quickly free-rolled backwards. There was no throttle response, and I had to quickly brake to stop the car from its quick backwards descent. Multiple attempts to correct the issue, including various combinations of placing the car back in Park and back in Drive, engaging the electronic parking brake, etc., had no effect. There was no throttle response at all when in Drive, and no ability to control the free-roll of the car after pressing the gas pedal…
- Suspension
The contact's daughter owns a 2026 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 40 MPH and decelerating to turn into a parking lot, the front passengerâs side wheel detached and fell in underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was then towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the failure was due to a crash and informed the owner that the repair was not covered under warranty; however, the contact stated that a Police Officer confirmed that there was no damage to the curb or in the vicinity of the vehicle during the failure. No diagnostic information was available. Upon inspection by an insurance adjuster, it was determined that the repair…
- Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking
Was braking with traffic and all of a sudden the emergency braking kicked on and brought the car to a stop from about 40 miles per hour with no immediate threat of collision. Brakes were being applied manually and had plenty of room infront of the vehicle and traffic was not stopped. Nearly caused the vehicle behind to collide into me. Very uncomfortable whiplash feeling experienced and my unsecured belongings in my car went flying.
- Air bagsCrash2 injuries
Component: Air Bags â Knee Airbag / Trim Panel During a collision, on July 3rd with the Mazda CXâ50, the knee airbag deployed and a hard plastic trim panel from the lower dashboard was forcibly ejected. This panel struck my knee and caused a laceration across my kneecap. The injury was not caused by the crash itself but directly by the detached interior component. The trim panel appears to be part of the kneeâairbag assembly and should not detach with enough force or sharpness to cause bodily harm. I experience pain, discomfort, and ongoing issues due to the injury with tingling down my left leg when I get up to walk. I am concerned this represents a design or manufacturing defect in…
- Seat belts
This report concerns the design of the front seat belt reminder system, which I believe creates a safety hazard. The audible warning begins the instant the engine starts â while the vehicle is stationary in Park â is very loud, and repeats indefinitely until the belt is latched. Federal Standard No. 208 requires only a short warning (up to 8 seconds); this immediate, persistent chime is a voluntary design choice. Other manufacturers (e.g., Honda) meet the same standard while chiming only once the vehicle is in motion, which is sufficient and far less intrusive. The safety problem: because the warning is so aggravating, owners are defeating their own seat belt systems. Owners across the…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.