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2026 Mazda CX-50 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Mazda CX-50, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

14

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2026 CX-50 and 14 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, with 3 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
  2. ENGINE2
  3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
  4. AIR BAGS2
  5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
  6. BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1

2026 CX-50 Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year. This is not a clean bill of health or a VIN check.

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2026 CX-50 Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
Dlr Claim RespOct 29, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSubject: Update – Campaign Warranty Claim Response Enhancements – Modules Not Repaired for Certain Campaigns Dear Mazda Dealer Colleagues, On October 28, 2026, a change was…11039117
SA-038-26cOct 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome customers may complain about any of the following 1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enro…11039110
DRW60 Warr bSep 25, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSubject: Notification of Dealer Re-Work (DRW60) – 2026MY CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid - Rear Door Glass Holder Detach Issue Dear Mazda Dealer Colleagues, Mazda Motor Corporation has…11037896
SA-012-26dSep 18, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDESCRIPTION Some customers may experience a message "TCU Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected" in the instrument cluster. Additional symptoms that may occur: Connected Vehicl…11037632
SA-042-26aSep 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMazda Connected Services - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-042/26 06…11037900
SA-041-26aSep 11, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS dia…11037899
SA-038-26bSep 10, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 08/18/26 and 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may…11037634
SA-038-26aSep 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINEThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued service alert listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-038/26 06/15/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain abo…11037018
SSPE1 Warr cAug 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSpecial Service Program (SSPE1) - 2026 CX-50 Hybrid – Battery Label Concern Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) on certain 2026MY CX…11036734
SA-039-26aAug 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-039/26 06/15/26 Mazda Connect Symptom Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION C…11037019
SA-053-26Aug 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELSThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. SA-006/23 01/23/23 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain about…11037011
SSPE1 Warr bAug 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSpecial Service Program (SSPE1) - 2026 CX-50 Hybrid – Battery Label Concern Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) on certain 2026MY CX…11036733
8026C Warr cAug 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER2026 CX-50 Hybrid Battery Label Concern - Emissions Recall 8026C Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2026MY CX-50 veh…11036725
DRW60 Repair aAug 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODYSubject: Notification of Dealer Re-Work (DRW60) – 2026MY CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid - Rear Door Glass Holder Detach Issue Dear Mazda Dealer Colleagues, Mazda Motor Corporation has…11036714
8026C Warr bAug 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2026 CX-50 Hybrid Battery Label Concern - Emissions Recall 8026C Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2026MY CX-50 veh…11036724
DRW60 WarrAug 12, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSubject: Notification of Dealer Re-Work (DRW60) – 2026MY CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid - Rear Door Glass Holder Detach Issue Dear Mazda Dealer Colleagues, Mazda Motor Corporation has…11036716
DRW60 RepairAug 12, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODYSubject: Notification of Dealer Re-Work (DRW60) – 2026MY CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid - Rear Door Glass Holder Detach Issue Dear Mazda Dealer Colleagues, Mazda Motor Corporation has…11036712
DRW60 Dlr LtrAug 12, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSubject: Notification of Dealer Re-Work (DRW60) – 2026MY CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid - Rear Door Glass Holder Detach Issue Dear Mazda Dealer Colleagues, Mazda Motor Corporation has…11036710
SA-012-26cAug 7, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-012/26 04/17/26, 03/04/26 and 02/26/2026 DESCRIPTION Some customers may…11037017
SA-050-26Aug 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDESCRIPTION Some vehicles may continue to display the recall notification "IMPORTANT NOTICE. VIEW VEHICLE STATUS MONITOR FOR DETAILS" on the center display even after the recall…11037008
All 2026 CX-50 records at NHTSA

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