2024 Mazda CX-50
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 9 of 32 complaints (28%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 63 in 2023 to 32 in 2024.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,300–2,500 | 2,300–2,500 | 1,650–2,500 | 1,650–2,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–27 | 25–27 | 25–38 | 25–38 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 23–24 / 29–30 | 23–24 / 29–30 | 23–39 / 29–37 | 23–39 / 29–37 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 335–356 | 335–356 | 233–355 | 233–355 | |
| Complaints filed | 63 | 32 | 38 | 12 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Mazda CX-50?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 9 of 32 NHTSA complaints (28%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Mazda CX-50 get?
EPA rates it 25–27 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Mazda CX-50?
EPA estimates $2,300–$2,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | $2,300 (low) | 335 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg (low) | 29 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $2,500 (high) | 356 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
TRAILER HITCHES · Campaign 25V167000 · Mar 14, 2025
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-50 vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions.
Consequence: A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.