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Buying a used 2023 Mazda CX-50? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 63 owner complaints on file

Two recalls — reduced braking, shared with the CX-30, and trailer hitch wiring that can come loose. The complaint record is heavier than the recall list suggests: 63 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, with service brakes the largest category at 16 and forward collision avoidance next at 14, plus nine crashes and three injuries across all filings. Those are unconfirmed owner reports, but the braking theme appears on both the recall and complaint sides.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm the reduced-braking recall was performed and test braking from highway speed for pedal feel and stopping distance
3. Ask whether any driver-assist or automatic braking faults have been reported or repaired
4. If a trailer hitch is fitted, inspect the hitch wiring connections and confirm the recall repair
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Mazda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2023 Mazda CX-50

What owners have reported to NHTSA

63 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2025
• All CX-50 recalls