CX-50
Mazda CX-50: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Mazda CX-502022–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | VA |
| Production | January 2022 – present |
| Model years | 2023–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Small Product Group |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L Skyactiv-G PE-VPS I4 (China) 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPS I4 2.5 L Skyactiv-G PY-VPTS turbo I4 Gasoline hybrid 2.5 L Toyota A25A-FXS I4 2.5 L Toyota A25D-FXS I4 (China) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic eCVT (HEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,814 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm 4,785 mm (China) |
| Width | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,613–1,623 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,681–1,772 kg |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Huntsville, Alabama (MTMUS) China: Nanjing (Changan Mazda) |
| Designer | Eiji Kimoto, Takeshi Shinohara, Kouhei Kawakami, Young-Joon Suh, Ryousuke Nozaki, Yutaka Sukegawa, Heitetsu Takemoto, and Yasuyuki Murata |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2025–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 7.6–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2025–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Four-wheel drive | 6.2 L/100 km | 6.0 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2023–2026 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, CVT |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 10 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2023–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Driver assistance | 35 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Brakes | 30 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 21 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Body and structure | 17 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Suspension | 12 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Engine and cooling | 10 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Seats | 8 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Visibility and wipers | 7 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Steering | 7 | 2023, 2024 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2023–2025: 146 complaints, 15 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.