2025 Mazda CX-50 service brakes problems
This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.
What owners report
“The automatic emergency braking in this vehicle is faulty. It misinterprets obstacles and uses the emergency braking inconsistently. I park in a parking garage and I have to slowly (less than 5 MPH) drive up any ramps because it apparently sees the ceiling of the garage as a obstacle and as a result, will randomly brake with no notice (which feels like getting rear ended). The dealer said it is working as designed and said I can turn this function off, but I have to turn it off every time I star…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/31/2026
“Brake booster failure in less than two years of ownership. It seems to be an issue with A LOT of these models. Very unsafe to have any brake failure”
NHTSA complaint · filed 07/03/2026
“I previously reported the auto breaking system would slam on breaks prematurely. Now it was a factor in an accident where the Mazda CX-50 was rear-ended by a Ram 2500 truck at full speed on the highway. Car is incompaitated and I have suffered injuries.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/28/2026 · crash
“When approaching cars at an intersection, the brake warning does not give any warning, but the cars brake, lock up, and throw me and anything in the seat flying into the floor or side compartment. It was not even necessary to stop that quickly. Totally random and could cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/05/2026
“TO NTSA - 2025 Mazda CX-50 Premium Turbo Plus - Purchased [XXX] - Less than 2,000 miles Driving north on [XXX] , I took exit [XXX] . When slowing to change to the right-hand lane, it surged then rapidly accelerated. Stepping on the brake did not slow it down, increased acceleration. To avoid hitting cars in my lane, I jumped the curb to the frontage road, continually pumping on the brake. The left front wheel and axle broke off and landed 20 ft away. The vehicle did not slow down; …”
NHTSA complaint · filed 05/22/2026 · crash
“There is a recall for earlier models regarding "break clunk." The parking break, when sitting overnight in cold or wet environments, makes a loud bang noise when going into motion for the first time. The parking break seems to be sticking to something.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 03/24/2026
“When using adaptive cruise control, during SOME cornering, SOMETIMES the car brakes unexpectedly, very aggressively, without warning. Very dangerous, especially when another car is behind you.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 07/19/2025
“Brake pads loose / moving inside the shims of overall Brake system for the vehicle . Making audio noise while driving and parking and stopping vehicle. Safety risk of brake Failure Minor Odor of fire/fumes”
NHTSA complaint · filed 10/28/2024
Unverified owner reports from NHTSA's public complaint database.
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- How common are 2025 Mazda CX-50 service brakes problems?
- 8 owners reported service brakes issues to NHTSA for the 2025 Mazda CX-50, 2 involving a crash. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2025 Mazda CX-50 service brakes problems?
- No matching recall is on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.