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Mazda Cx-50 Electrical Problems

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 3 model years.

Complaints by Year

Worst year: 2023. Best year: 2025.

Owner Reports

A representative sample of complaints filed with NHTSA.

Electrical · 2023 4

I am reporting a potential airbag system/emergency brake failure in my 2023 Mazda CX-50. I was involved in a rear-end motor vehicle accident at approximately 60 mph while my vehicle was completely stopped. I then hit the person in front ...

Electrical · 2023 4

The contact owned a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH she crashed into a deer. The air bag did not deploy. The seat belts malfunctioned and failed to secure the occupant. There were no warning lights illum...

Electrical · 2024 4

The contact rented a 2024 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving on a main street at 5 MPH, the contact attempted to slow down the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal, and in the process, the brakes locked and the vehicle p...

Electrical · 2023 4

There was an airbag malfunction. The whole air vent came off and the airbag bursted. Smoke was everywhere. It was awful.

Electrical · 2023 2

The temperature control dial on the climate control system behaves erratically and inconsistently. When turning the dial to increase temperature, the displayed temperature sometimes decreases. When turning it to decrease, it sometimes in...

Electrical · 2025 2

Stopped at a convenience store in [XXX] . Upon return to vehicle, it would not start. A check engine light and steering alert came on. According to ChatGPT it appeared to be an electrical problem. AI recommended that the vehicle be "rebo...

Electrical · 2023 2

2023 Mazda cx50 with 28k miles. This vehicle was purchased 3mths ago. The cx50 has locked me out 5 times & had a dead battery each time. Has been to dealership 3 times. No repairs made after dealership doing battery drain extensive t...

Electrical · 2024 2

The vehicle had the original OEM battery fail at 15 months. It dropped to 7v under light load. It's a bad battery. Upon being jump started, the power steering went in and out while driving and the dashboard blinked on and off...throwing ...

Electrical · 2023 2

Power steering is sticky when turning wheel to left between 10 to 11 o clock position

Electrical · 2023 2

After installing Mazda Genuine Accessory 4-pin trailer wiring harness (P/N VA40-V7-780A), and Mazda’s trailer hitch as well, found that the wiring does not operate correctly. When the turn signal or hazard lamps are activated while the...

Electrical · 2023 1

When adjusting the temperature in the car with the dial, it does not respond correctly. It either jumps up or down by multiple degrees. This causes to take your eyes off the road to try to adjust the temperature. No warning lights came o...

Electrical · 2023 1

1) Climate Control System Malfunction I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the climate control system in my vehicle. Specifically, the temperature control knob is malfunctioning and behaves erratically. When adjusting the te...

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