Jul 1, 2026Transmission & drivetrainSeatsBrakes
Rear differential failure, and side seat tear on 2023 Mazda cx 50
NHTSA ODI 11747582
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What 59 owners told NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda Cx-50
These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.
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Feb 3, 2025Seats
Both front driver and passenger seats have ~1-inch rips on the side. This appears to be a common issue among CX-50 owners, with multiple reports online. The premature tearing raises concerns about material durability and potential safety risks over time.
NHTSA ODI 11640460
Nov 26, 2024Seats
The seat craftsmanship are sub-par. There is fraying in the seams that connect the vinal to the fabric, which Mazda refuses to repair.
NHTSA ODI 11627490
Working with the data? Download all 59 complaints as CSV · fetched from NHTSA July 11, 2026
How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2023 Mazda Cx-50 verdict →