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

2 NHTSA recalls · 65 owner complaints on file

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has 2 recalls involving possible brake control unit failure and trailer hitch wiring detachment. Its 64 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by service brakes at 16 and forward collision avoidance at 14, with electrical system issues at 9. Those complaint categories warrant attention alongside the brake recall, without establishing a shared cause. Recall repair documentation and any brake or collision warning diagnosis are more informative than a routine service entry.

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. Verify brake control unit recall completion by VIN.
3. Confirm trailer hitch wiring recall status and repairs.
4. Ask about braking concerns and collision avoidance warnings.
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

65 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.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2025
• All CX-50 recalls