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Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Recall 25V418: Gear shifter can move to Drive without brake pressed

NHTSA campaign 25V418, reported June 18, 2025, 22 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid vehicles may allow the transmission gear shifter to be moved from Neutral into Drive without the brake pedal being pressed. Shifting into gear without the brake applied can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) and reprogram the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Power Control Unit (PCU). The repair is free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025, and a second notice will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late summer 2025. Owners can also contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6, and should check their VIN for open recalls. The manufacturer's recall number is 7725F.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V418Mazda North American Operations
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2025 CX-50 Hybrid vehicles. The transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal.
Risk
Shifting into gear without the brake pedal depressed can result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) and reprogram the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Power Control Unit (PCU), free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated late summer 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 7725F.

Affected vehicles

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid2025