Vehicle recall 23V135000 · March 1, 2023
2023 Mazda CX-50
The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.
- Consequence
- Towing a trailer with inoperative lights or brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5723B.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V135000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 2023
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Manufacturer campaign
- 5723B
- Owner notification
- April 11, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 560
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda CX-50 (2023): 2023
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