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50 platform

2024 Mazda CX-50

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 CX.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2024 Mazda CX‑50 rides on the company’s 50 platform and is paired with an S6‑type automatic transmission, delivering an EPA‑rated 26 mpg city, 33 mpg highway and a combined 29 mpg. Across the 20232026 cohort the CX‑50 has logged 27 owner complaints overall, with the most frequent issues centered on lane‑departure and forward‑collision‑avoidance systems and two recalls recorded to date. Compared with the peak of 59 complaints in 2023, the 2024 model sits in a downward trend toward the low‑nine‑complaint mark observed in 2026, indicating a steady improvement in reliability as the generation matures.

Model year2026202520242023

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy26/33/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1WPY14302. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPY14302 alt 1WPE14302
Engine air filterPX9X133A0
Fuel filterPX4R13ZE0 alt PX4P13ZE0
Spark plugPE5R18110A alt PY8V18110
BatteryPX8D18520 alt PAF318520A9U
Front wiper bladesVA4567330 alt VA5567330
Serpentine beltPX1315908 alt P30115908
ThermostatPX8E15171 alt P50215171
Cabin air filterBDGF61J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.9 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3673 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 33 / 29 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Mazda CX-50 sits at a favorable point in the generation’s reliability arc, with complaints dropping to 31 from 59 in the 2023 launch year and a single recall compared to two in 2023 and three in 2025. Technical service bulletins also fell sharply from 342 to 183, suggesting fewer widespread fixes were needed as production matured. The top complaint areas for 2024 are evenly distributed at three reports each for lane departure/forward collision avoidance, forward collision avoidance alone, air bags, and unknown/other issues, though the data does not specify root causes. With only one fire complaint and two crash complaints, the 2024 model year avoids the recall spike seen in 2025 and the higher complaint volume of 2023, indicating it is a relatively stable choice within this generation. Overall, the 2024 CX-50 represents a good used buy, balancing early production refinements with a low incidence of serious reported problems.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
229
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
27
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance3
Unknown Or Other3
Air Bags3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Electrical System2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Structure,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V649000Lane Departure: Sensing System: CameraReported 03/09/2024

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the forward sensing camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda…

25V357000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:SoftwareReported 29/05/2025

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. Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 229 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-042-262026-06-30Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are…
SA-028-26a2026-06-29SuspensionDESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit a clicking, popping, tapping or knocking noise from…
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-027-26a2026-06-16Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted…
SA-040-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 CX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CX get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 33 highway / 29 combined mpg.