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Mazda CX-50 4WD
Mazda · Cars · 2024
Mazda CX-50 4WD (2024)
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⚠ 32 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission6 speed automatic
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG25 MPG
Mazda CX-50 4WD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
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Price$30,300–$41,800$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity2.5L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission6 speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2024 Mazda CX-50 4WD offers a robust 2.5L turbocharged engine delivering 256 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and 4-wheel drive for confident performance. Its SUV body style and 20-inch wheels provide a commanding presence, while its safety status is rated as safe.

Pros
  • Safe vehicle status
  • No recalls on record
  • Strong engine power and torque
  • 4-wheel drive capability
Cons
  • 32 complaints on record
  • Average combined MPG
Complaints32 total
MAZDA CX-50 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
high
Driver of the vehicle was parking the vehicle in a parking lot, foot nowhere near the accelerator when the car suddenly surged forward striking a parking pole.. The driver side front quarter panel took on heavy damage along with the sensors.. Car had to be towed... It accelerated by itself...
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-50 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
medium
I'm curious how many other Mazda owners are dealing with the same battery drain issue. I'm now on my third battery since 2024: Factory battery replaced under warranty in 2025. Second replacement purchased in March 2026. Within a month, the "Battery Low - Drive Vehicle to Recharge" warning was back. The dealer kept my vehicle for four days to monitor it, but they couldn't find anything abnormal. This started long before I had a dashcam professionally installed, so that's not the cause. I've read numerous posts on Facebook from other owners mentioning: A door module that can get wet after heavy rain and cause a parasitic battery drain. The key fob constantly communicating with the vehicle when it's within about 20 feet, potentially contributing to battery drain. I mentioned the door module issue to my dealer, but they said they had never heard of it. At this point, it's becoming incredibly frustrating. A modern vehicle shouldn't be going through batteries like this, especially when the dealer can't identify the root cause. I started to document the times that my dashboard warning pops up that the battery is low.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-50 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
high
This is the 2nd time I’m reporting that I was severely burnt on my thigh from my drivers seat heater, overheating. There are on going glass action law suits against Mazda for this issue. My 2024 CX-50 has not been in service at Olympia Mazda with no updates on repairs and when I will get my car back. Please help me!
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-50 2024 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
low
I was attempting to mount my bike rack. To get the clips to properly fit I needed to partially open the liftgate. Upon triggering the door release the power liftgate and began opening the door. The anti pinch system did not detect the pinch and it crumpled the roof and liftgate at the seam. I tried to stop it but there was too much pressure and by the time it stopped lifting under my body weight significant damage had occurred. If a finger had been there it would have been chopped off.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
MAZDA CX-50 2024 POWER TRAIN
high
On 02/27/2026, a 2024 Mazda CX-50 (20700 miles) exhibited a severe burning smell following a 3-hour highway drive and a subsequent steep, 2-mile mountain climb to a restaurant in Jasper, TN. The smell was strongly observed by multiple occupants upon exiting the vehicle. On 03/02/2026, a technician at Mazda of Knoxville confirmed via video a 'flat grease ring' slung onto the undercarriage, indicative of a centrifugal lubricant leak from the driveshaft/CV assembly. The proximity of this flammable grease to the hot exhaust system during high-torque operation (mountain climbing) presents a critical fire hazard. Despite visual confirmation of the slinging grease, the dealership issued a blank service invoice, omitting the defect from the official record and returning the vehicle in an unsafe condition. This represents a documented safety defect being suppressed by the manufacturer, posing an unreasonable risk of vehicle fire or catastrophic driveline failure.
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe7 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 88. 8 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified29 May 2026
Lemon Score: 95. 4 data points. v3 scoring.
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