2024 Mazda CX-50, 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Recall: Trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate…
NHTSA campaign 25V167000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Mar 14, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V167000 (manufacturer number 7225C). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.