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- TRAILER HITCHES
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Mazda CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles from 2024 and 2025 may have been fitted with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches whose assembly bolts can loosen. Over time, during towing or normal driving, the hitch assembly can separate from the vehicle body.
A detached trailer hitch can fall onto the road and become a hazard to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. If you have a trailer hitch installed on your CX-50, this recall may apply to you.
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized Mazda dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda CX-50 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | 2025 |