The problem
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.
The risk
A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7225C.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-167 (25V167000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 7225C |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Trailer hitches |
| Report date | March 14, 2025 |
| Owners notified | April 4, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 63 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-167 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7225C.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 63 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.