2023 Mazda CX-50 and CX-30 Brake Control Unit Defect Recall
Mazda is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles because the anti-lock brake system hydraulic control unit may be damaged, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: No deaths or injuries have been reported in the source. This is a functional vehicle defect creating a risk of reduced braking ability and increased crash risk, meeting the criterion for high-severity recalls where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mazda CX-30 and 2023 Mazda CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit (HCU) in these vehicles may be damaged.
A damaged HCU can result in reduced braking ability. Reduced braking ability increases the distance required to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Approximately 2,410 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 12, 2023.
Owners should contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6 to arrange service. Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU at no charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2023 MAZDA CX-50
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Hazard
- reduced-braking
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 2,410
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- CX-50
- CX-30
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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