2023 Mazda CX-50 forward collision avoidance problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2023 Mazda CX-50 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-50. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 38 MPH. The contact stated he was approaching an intersection when a vehicle in front of him attempted to make a left turn but slowed down. The contact was unable to depress the brake pedal and turned the…”
filed Apr 8, 2026
“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 of me. At the time of the impact, the airbags did not deploy…”
filed Mar 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other CX-50 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CX-50 | 4 | 12% |
| 2024 CX-50 | 4 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Mazda CX-50
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.