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Mazda vehicles: safety, fuel economy, and recalls

Every Mazda model indexed from NHTSA and EPA. Use the table below to compare models or jump to a specific model for year-by-year detail.

Models
13
Avg safety (stars)
4.95
Recalls
56
Complaints
1,814

Safety ratings by model

Best NHTSA five-star overall rating across indexed trims. Models without NCAP data are omitted.

Models

ModelBest safetyBest MPGAction
CX-3
n/aView profile
CX-30
n/aView profile
CX-5
n/aView profile
CX-50
n/aView profile
CX-70
n/aView profile
CX-9
n/aView profile
CX-90
n/aView profile
Mazda2
n/aView profile
Mazda3
n/aView profile
Mazda5not testedn/aView profile
Mazda6
n/aView profile
MX-30
92 mpgView profile
MX-5not tested30 mpgView profile

Recent Mazda recalls

Latest 10 NHTSA campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text.

  • 25V737000 - 2025-10-29safety
    SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The front suspension fastener bolts may not be tightened properly, which can result in suspension component and/or wheel detachment.

  • 25V568000 - 2025-09-02safety
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV). The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may display an inaccurate fuel reading.

  • 25V413000 - 2025-06-18safety
    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain CX-50 Hybrid and CX-50 vehicles. Incorrectly configured module software may cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

  • 25V336000 - 2025-06-04safety
    TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda MX-5 vehicles. The Traction Control System (TCS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicator light may fail to illuminate as intended due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

  • 25V357000 - 2025-05-29safety
    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.

  • 25V167000 - 2025-03-14safety
    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.

  • 24V817000 - 2024-10-31safety
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Improper inverter software may cause the malfunction indicator lights to illuminate, and a loss of drive power may occur while in electric vehicle (EV) mode.

  • 24V816000 - 2024-10-31safety
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. The engine may not restart after the idling stop feature (i-stop) turns off the engine due to a software issue.

  • 24V814000 - 2024-10-31safety
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles equipped with a Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU). During vehicle startup, the defroster, seat belt warning, 360° view monitor functions, and the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system may not function properly.

  • 24V815000 - 2024-10-31safety
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM) software may cause malfunction indicator lights to illuminate and a loss of drive power.

Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.

Frequently asked

How reliable is Mazda?+
NHTSA publishes consumer complaints by model and year. On CarCabin, the Mazda complaint total is 1,814. Raw counts favor high-volume brands, so compare against per-model detail on each profile rather than the raw total.
Where does the safety data come from?+
Five-star ratings come from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Not every trim and year is tested. Untested vehicles appear without a star score on their profile.
How often is Mazda data refreshed?+
We re-ingest NHTSA recalls and complaints on a recurring schedule. EPA fuel economy is refreshed annually from the bulk dataset. See the methodology page for details.
Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Recall data should always be verified at nhtsa.gov with your VIN. This page is for educational purposes only.