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2023 Mazda

CX-50 4WD

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo

Mazda CX-50: best and worst years
2023 Mazda CX-50 4WD (photo 1 of 5)
2023 photoElise240SXCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
227
Axle ratio
3.84

Efficiency

Smog score
3/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
63 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of i-ActivSense.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES17%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • STRUCTURE6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 94 total.

Mazda CX-50: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

331 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

  • Apr 30, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSA-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, 2026POWER TRAINSA-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.

  • Apr 16, 2026ENGINESA-026-26

    This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. MT-002/19 09/30/19 and 12/19/19 DESCRIPTION If an engine assembly is replaced after a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, clean the intake manifold internally before installing a replacement engine assembly. If the intake manifold is not cleaned properly, the replacement engine may fail prematurely. Metallic debris from the old engine (with catastrophic internal mechanical failure)

  • and 323 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

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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.