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.
Front license plate in OEM factory location interferes with forward radar sensor, causing phantom automatic emergency braking events in moving traffic. Vehicle came to complete stop in active traffic lanes on multiple occasions, creating severe collision risk. Removing the plate (in violation of California law) restored normal sensor function.
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FORMAL VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT Vehicle: 2024 Mazda CX-50 Subject: Repeated Unintended Emergency Braking, False Collision Warnings, and Persistent Braking-System Malfunction I am submitting a formal safety complaint concerning serious and recurring braking-system malfunctions involving my 2024 Mazda CX-50. The vehicle initially began displaying false collision and braking warnings despite there being no apparent hazard or obstruction. These warnings occurred repeatedly and eventually progressed to incidents in which the vehicle activated its automatic emergency braking system without justification. During one particularly dangerous incident, I was traveling approximately 75 mph on the freeway when the dashboard suddenly displayed a red braking warning and the vehicle automatically applied its brakes with extreme force. There was no apparent vehicle, pedestrian, or obstruction requiring emergency braking. The sudden and unexpected deceleration nearly resulted in a serious collision. These problems are not isolated. The vehicle continues to experience false collision alerts or unintended braking on an almost daily basis, even when no hazard is present. Additionally, the vehicle repeatedly displays the following warning: “Braking System Malfunction. Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Location.” This malfunction warning typically appears during morning operation and does not resolve simply by shutting off and restarting the vehicle. I have photographic documentation of the warning. Although the brake pedal generally feels normal during manual braking, the vehicle’s unexpected automatic braking is extremely forceful and creates a substantial danger to occupants and surrounding motorists. I am aware that Mazda issued Service Alert SA-007/24 concerning unintended Smart Brake Support operation involving certain Mazda vehicles, including the CX-50. I request that this information be considered when reviewing my complaint.
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Component Failed & Availability: Goodyear tire structure/tread separation and delamination across all four tires; technician states delamination, belt separation on all four tires, structural failure, tire separating from the internal belt structure (steel belts showing, chunks of tread missing); available for inspection. Safety Risk: Severe risk of sudden blowout, loss of vehicle control, and highway accident due to structural failure and internal belt separation. Dealer/Center Confirmation: Confirmed as a manufacturer defect by American Tire Company during a routine maintenance rotation on July 3, 2026 (fully documented by their shop). Inspections: Inspected and documented by American Tire Company; Goodyear management reviewed the documentation and refused full replacement under the guise of wear and mileage. Warning Lamps / Symptoms: No warning lamps; structural delamination and internal belt separation discovered during routine maintenance. Detailed Summary Description: On July 3, 2026, a routine maintenance rotation at American Tire Company revealed a dangerous structural failure across all four Goodyear tires. The technician states delamination, belt separation on all four tires, structural failure, tire separating from the internal belt structure, with chunks of tread missing and steel belts exposed. When the defect was submitted to Goodyear, July 6, 2026) they refused full warranty replacement, demanding $48.57 per tire under the guise of "wear and mileage." When escalation was requested, company supervisor representative stated there was no higher authority than the supervisor and admitted that internal complaints are dead-ended in their files and never forwarded or reviewed. This stonewalling on a dangerous manufacturing defect poses a severe public safety risk.
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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!
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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.
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