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US recalls (1)
Trailer hitches
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Owner complaints (46)
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mazda CX-5 (4 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #12 for the most complaints (median 133).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 11 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Mazda CX-5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2024 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 Mazda CX-5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| CX-5 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
| CX-5 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| CX-5 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| CX-50 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| CX-50 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.