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2025 Mazda

CX-50 4WD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Mazda CX-50: best and worst years
2025 Mazda CX-50 4WD (photo 1 of 2)

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Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
3.61
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
39 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
38 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
233 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
39.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
38
Reported injuries
2

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsUnconfirmedStandalone option
  • Heated seatsStandard
  • Heated steering wheelStandard
  • Leather seatsUnconfirmedStandalone option
  • Memory seatUnconfirmedStandalone option
  • Panoramic sunroofStandalone option
  • Ventilated seatsUnconfirmedStandalone option

Audio

  • Bose audioUnconfirmedStandalone option
  • Premium audio (any brand)UnconfirmedStandalone option

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmedStandalone option
  • Backup cameraStandard
  • Head-up displayUnconfirmedStandalone option
  • Parking sensorsUnconfirmedStandalone option

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise controlStandard
  • Automatic emergency brakingStandard
  • Blind-spot monitorStandard
  • Lane-keeping assistStandard

Convenience

  • Android AutoStandard
  • Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Keyless entryStandard
  • Navigation systemStandard
  • Power liftgateStandard
  • Push-button startStandard
  • Remote startStandard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmedStandalone option

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsStandard
  • Roof railsStandard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN22%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12%
  • SERVICE BRAKES10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • SEATS8%
  • SUSPENSION8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 51 total.

Mazda CX-50: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

140 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSA-033-26

    This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted below in Red. SA-029/25 10/16/25 and 06/02/25 DESCRIPTION This service information provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the batteries periodically according to the repair procedure. REPAIR PROCEDUR

  • May 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSA-034-26

    This service alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-047/25 10/07/25 DESCRIPTION When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a failure, use MDARS to activate the new TCU after replacement. Use the information in this service alert to initialize the new TCU until the procedure on MGSS is updated. CAUTION: DO NOT swap TCU with another vehicle as the TCU is VIN locked after activation. A TCU swap with anoth

  • May 2, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSA-032-26

    This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/25 10/16/25 and 02/27/25 DESCRIPTION Some customers will report that their fuel door (AKA, fuel filler door, fuel lid, and fuel-filler lid) was stuck closed and would not open to refuel the vehicle. Follow the repair steps below unless the conditions outlined in TSB 09-007/25 - FUEL-FILLER LID PANEL IS DEFORMED for 2019-2025 Mazda3 and 2020-2025 CX-30 are present. REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Check for pry m

  • May 1, 2026POWER TRAIN01-003-26a

    This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 01-003/26 01/30/26 Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light ON with DTC P20F8:00 stored. P20F8:00 - Swirl control circuit range/performance problem. In these cases, increasing temperature levels of the Swirl Control Valve (SCV) motor due to excessive actuation leads to duty limitation, causing poor opening􀀀angle response and resulting in a stuck judgment. To eliminate this concern,

  • Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSA-031-26

    DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle certification label. To obtain a replacement VIN plate (bulkhead-mounted and visible through the lower-left area of the windshield), contact DAG (Dealer Assistance Group) using VIN Plate Request Form available on One Mazda. To obtain a replacement vehicle certification label (located on the B􀀀pillar or front door), contact your assigned DSM (District Service Manager) to place the order. If DSM contact informa

  • Apr 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM09-014-26

    Some vehicles may experience intermittent battery discharge. This may be caused by improperly installed door boots allowing water to enter into the central connectors C-22/C-23 (located near the A-pillar at the base of the left and right front doors), leading to corrosion in the connector. REPAIR PROCEDURE Replace the rear harness and the affected door harness with new ones, making sure to properly install the door boots.

  • Apr 21, 2026ENGINESA-029-26

    This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services ar

  • Apr 21, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSA-008-26a

    During PDI, an indentation in the rear bumper may be noticed, or in some cases, the customer may return after delivery to report the indentation. Follow the steps below to repair the concern. REPAIR PROCEDURE Check the rear bumper for an indentation. Repair bumper.

  • and 132 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.