2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: 5 recalls, 9 owner complaints.
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Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance Vehicle recall #24V649000 · 2024 · 672 vehicles
What's wrong: A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (fsc) May prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust from high beams to low beams as intended.
Why it matters: Automatic braking, steering assist, and headlight control systems that do not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024.
Trailer hitch Vehicle recall #25V167000 · 2025 · 63 vehicles
What's wrong: The trailer hitch assembly bolts May loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions.
Why it matters: A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7225c.
Airbags Vehicle recall #25V413000 · 2025 · 2 vehicles
What's wrong: Incorrectly configured module software May cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Why it matters: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the module software, free of charge. Owner notifications will not be mailed due to all vehicles being under Mazda dealer control.
Engine & cooling, Electrical Vehicle recall #25V418000 · 2025 · 22 vehicles
What's wrong: The transmission gear shifter can be moved from neutral to drive without pressing the brake pedal.
Why it matters: Shifting into gear without the brake pedal depressed can result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the engine control module (ECM) and reprogram the hybrid control unit (hcu) and power control unit (pcu), free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated late summer 2025.
Suspension Vehicle recall #25V737000 · 2025 · 1,007 vehicles
What's wrong: The front suspension fastener bolts May not be tightened properly, which can result in suspension component and/or wheel detachment.
Why it matters: Wheel or suspension component detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control and a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the front suspension fastener bolts and, if necessary, replace and tighten them, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (3): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
- Forward collision avoidance (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
Complaints peaked in 2025 (8 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old.
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid problems?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (3), forward collision avoidance (3), brakes (2).
Where can I get a 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid repair manual?
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