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2023 Mazda CX-50 problems

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has 102 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (21%) concerns forward collision avoidance. After that come brakes (16%) and electrical system (9%).

At a glance

Complaints
102 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Forward collision avoidance 21% of complaints
Crashes and fires
17 and 0
Injuries and deaths
5 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Forward collision avoidance 21%
  • Brakes 16%
  • Electrical system 9%
  • Drivetrain & axles 6%
  • Body & structure 6%
  • Suspension 5%
  • Engine 4%
  • Steering 4%
  • Air bags 3%
  • Lane departure 3%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 17 complaints mention a crash; 5 injuries reported.

It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

There was an airbag malfunction. The whole air vent came off and the airbag bursted. Smoke was everywhere. It was awful.

December 2024 CrashInjury

The contact owned a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH she crashed into a deer. The air bag did not deploy. The seat belts malfunctioned and failed to secure the occupant. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received an alert on her app. The contact sustained injuries to her eye. The contact lost vision in her eye, and medical attention was provided. There were no reported fires. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location.

Reported at 27,000 miles, June 2025 CrashInjury

The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while in a parking lot, the steering wheel was moving to the left and the right. The contact stated that the wheel was wobbling. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel bolt was loosened. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 75,500.

Reported at 75,500 miles, February 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. The contact was able to move the steering wheel up and down very easily. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash 7 months ago, and the steering wheel started to become loose one week ago. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure.

Reported at 40,585 miles, December 2025

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