Mazda CX-50
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 earns a 'Good' reliability verdict, backed by zero recalls and complaints.
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention |
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| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 MAZDA CX-50 SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD Early Release | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Mazda CX-50 earns a 'Good' reliability verdict, backed by zero recalls and complaints.
2025
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 presents an average reliability profile, making pre-purchase inspection critical.
2024
The 2024 Mazda CX-50 offers a 5-star safety rating and good fuel economy, but used buyers must prioritize inspecting the trailer hitch assembly due to a recall.
2023
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 offers a solid driving experience and excellent safety scores, but used buyers must prioritize inspection of the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit due to a critical recall.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mazda CX-50?
Carfocal currently has 4 published CX-50 reports, covering 2023 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mazda CX-50 earns a 'Good' reliability verdict, backed by zero recalls and complaints.
Published year coverage: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Mazda CX-50 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mazda CX-50. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mazda cx-50 earns a 'good' reliability verdict, backed by zero recalls and complaints. and the 2026 mazda cx-50 offers solid value for used shoppers prioritizing safety and standard awd. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
4 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mazda CX-50?
Across Carfocal's published CX-50 guides, recurring problem areas include Infotainment System, Driver Assistance Sensors, and Brake Pads/Rotors. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Infotainment System, Driver Assistance Sensors, and Brake Pads/Rotors.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 4
- Years tracked
- 4
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints