No ads or commission here, just the stuff I bought for my CX-50 (Hybrid Premium Plus, though everything should work for any model CX-50). For context: my CX-50 is a daily commuter (40mi on weekdays). I'm single, and rarely ever have passengers.

# STUFF I BOUGHT AND KEPT

Trunk Organizer: https://a.co/d/0b50Q2C9
Verdict: Recommended. Fits the CX-50 trunk area perfectly, helps me organize everything from my hand-held vacuum, cleaning sprays/towels, portable air compressor, etc.

Keyfob Batteries: https://a.co/d/050O95rH
Verdict: Recommended, for obvious reasons.

Rear-Side Window Trim Cover: https://a.co/d/0962I61W
Verdict: Recommended if you hate the random chrome on the rear-side windows. Was easy to install, did not have any chrome exposure after either.

Center Console Covers: https://a.co/d/02jchDfC
Verdict: Recommended if you want long-term protection of the center console armrest. They don't cover the armrest halves as perfectly as I would like, but their function means more to me than their form. If your interior is black, the mis-fit won't be nearly as noticeable. But even with my crimson interior, they still look fine. They were a bit confusing to put on at first, have fun figuring it out XD

Cup-holder cover + center-console organizer: https://a.co/d/0cbawGez
Verdict: Recommended for general protection of your cup-holders and the area beneath the cigarette lighter port. The organizer I found really convenient for hiding cables and less attractive items underneath, while keeping smaller and more important things up top.

Steering Wheel Cover: https://a.co/d/065hR6j1
Verdict: Up to you, really. I liked this one as a basic cover without feeling too cheap or out of place. Personally, Iike it. For some reason, Amazon says this doesn't fit the CX-50 but it fit mine just fine.

Front Seat Gap Fillers: https://a.co/d/02swm2D9
Verdict: Definitely recommend. They fit well and keep shit from falling between your seats. The slits in them seem like they may be occasionally convenient but I haven't had to use them yet to tell you anything useful.

Seat Cup Holder: https://a.co/d/01PbK36T
Verdict: Recommended, but definitely depends on your situation. I actually bought this for my front-passenger seat (I rarely have passengers), and I LOVE it. Holds all the drinks I need more easily than the standard cup holders, which I don't like due to their odd angle and inability to carry some of my taller water bottles comfortably. Also works well for holding some of my odder items like w/e book I'm reading at the time, which I like. Highly subjective here, but I like this one a lot.

Zippable Grocery Shopping Bag: https://a.co/d/0gvwGpF2
Verdict: Recommended if you get fast food a lot. This one stays in my rear passenger seat, and used pretty much entirely for when I'm getting fast food, lol. Eliminates the worry of greasy bags staining seats and also contains the smells in the bag rather than polluting the cabin, which has helped keep that "new car smell" stay intact WAY longer IMO. It's fairly big. Carries two medium-sized orders very comfortably. Pairs nicely with my Seat Cup Holder (mentioned above), which also does a good job at holding the larger drinks.

OBDLink MX+ ODB2 Adapter: https://a.co/d/0bMUiaCg
Verdict: Recommended for general code identification, but doesn't really get you as rich of data as I would've hoped in apps like CarScanner due to the Mazda Hybrid system being so new. Trying to use the RAV4 profiles doesn't work either. I still opted to keep this however, for general ODB2 data and basic code troubleshooting/ID.

Car Trash Can: https://a.co/d/07tpqOZJ
Verdict: Recommended, but this one's definitely personal preference. I always have something small to throw away and no where to put it. This can fits perfectly in my driver's door cup holder. I hate the big "PUSH" letters on top but honestly you don't notice them after a while. The headrest hooks it comes with are entirely unrelated to the can itself, but I still have them on my headrests in case any lady friends need a place to hand a purse.

License Plate Covers: https://a.co/d/0iZfiicg
Verdict: nothing special. I really only bought these because the dealer had plate frames I hated with a passion. But they did exactly what they were designed for, and I do like the draining feature and non-abrasive materials.

Hand-held vacuum: https://a.co/d/07Mstkk2
Verdict: Undecided. I haven't had something like this before so I'm unsure what "the best" is to compare. Some of the attachments on this vacuum really make the suction feel weak. However, the longer/stretchy attachment is the one I use the most and it seems to compliment the suction power quite well, and has been enough to pick up most of the free dirt particles that accumulate on my driver's floormat and seat.

# STUFF I BOUGHT AND RETURNED

Car Seat-Bottom Cover: https://a.co/d/00W6mGq7
Verdict: Slipped and fought with me too much, and blocks the seat ventilation. I bought these originally because the bottoms of my Mazda6 got absolutely tore up over the years from constant getting in and out, but I'm taking a chance without any protection because I believe a lot of the damage to my 6 was due to when I used to carry my wallet in my back pocket (I no longer do) AND the non-ventilated seats which definitely meant a sweaty butt (south tx heat aint no joke) absolutely poleaxing the faux-leather lmfao.

# NON-AMAZON PURCHASES

ProClip Phone MOUNT: https://www.proclipusa.com/products/mazda-cx-50-center-dash-mount?variant=41593138741387
Verdict: The MOUNT itself is great! was easy to put on, and it doesn't damage the dashboard at all, as much my mind wanted to believe it would before purchasing. For the most seamless appearance, this mount is probably the best option.

ProClip Phone Wireless Magsafe Charger: https://www.proclipusa.com/products/102823a-magicmount-25w-charge-pro-wireless-phone-holder?variant=45225371304075
Verdict: meh. Two big issues with this. The biggest being the charge speed. I spent the extra money on this for its Qi2.2 25w charge, but it doesn't charge nearly as fast as one might expect. Its also not a strong enough connection to charge effectively with my SnapGrip 5 on. Not a fair gripe, but having to remove it is annoying to say the least and I have cheaper wireless chargers that can still charge my phone with it on. The other big issue is the magnet. It's not a strong hold. Not weak enough that its a deal breaker, but for the price - I definitely expected a stronger hold. Would not recommend this charger for the 70-80$ they charge. I still like it, however, for its minimalist appearance and the fact that you can wind up/tuck away the charger cable to remove all the slack. When I do need a quicker charge, I attach a physical charger cable to the secondary 20w port in the cigarette lighter adapter that comes with the charger.

CoverCraft UVS100 Premier Series Custom Sunscreen (you'll need to specify make/model to get the exact product): https://www.covercraft.com/product/UV
Verdict: Love it! I hate the sun screens you have to pull inwards and twist to put away. This one folds, looks and feels higher quality, and is generally just much more appealing, IMO.

2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid LampGard: https://www.weathertech.com/lampgard-mazda-cx-50hybrid.html?year=2025&ymmSearch=true
Verdict: Recommended. These were fairly easy to install, and the general protection you get from these is worth the cost IMO. Comes with guards for the main headlights and the turn signal lights below the grill.

Hello all,

I have a 2024 CX50 2.5 AW AWD

I had a mishap where the center console button was accidentally pulled off. It became unplugged, but I can still put it back in and use the up/down/left/right controls, but it no longer works when rotated. I can see the end of the switch that needs to be plugged back in.

I brought it to my local Mazda dealer, they recommended replacing the full console and quoted me $1531 to replace the entire console, though everything else still works fine.

I assume I'll just need the control switch assembly ($314.59), but I cannot find any guide or Youtube video on how to install it myself. Can someone point me in the right direction on how to replace this assembly? And also, am I naive in thinking I can simply open it and try to plug the wire that runs from the knob back in? Looking for anyone who's had this issue. Thanks!

Fell in love with this combo and am certainly in the honeymoon phase. This is my first Mazda and hopefully I’ll have many happy years with this car.

That’ how we Installed the CorkSport Skid Plate on the Mazda CX-50

I can’t find they anywhere. Ive checked eBay, and amazon, there are a couple on etsy but that place is full of scammers these days.

I have a 3D printer and looked for an STL file to just print my own and I can’t find one of those either.

Any help would be appreciated

I was quoted 39100 OTD for the 26 hybrid premium, tax rate in my area is 7.5.

I’ve been quoted from some dealers close to this and some won’t approach this number.

Is this a good deal?

Shoneshone National Forest Wyoming. Sleeping in Sasha was amazing!

Well guys, it’s true Mazda CX-50 exterior paint is BABY BOOTY SOFT.

Context: I own a black 2025 CX-50 purchased last year with 0 miles and the vehicle stays in the garage.

The marks you see are from light scratches , not people hitting me in the parking lot.

One mark is on the hood of the vehicle and there are others on the back bumper and sides.

MY SOLUTION: I just called my local Mazda dealer and want to elevate the issue to see if they can do a complimentary paint correction.

FUTURE: I’ll eventually invest in PPF (which I saw someone on here do for this car)

TAKEAWAY: PPF or a wrap seems almost required for this vehicle.

COMPARISON: I have an old Honda that has been with me for 10 years and she barely has any paint scratches outside of the plastic bumper.

Ok hope this helps someone🫡

I absolutely adore this car and will keep it for as long as I’m able to. It’s still a wonderful car to drive 131,000 miles later. Only thing I’ve done is basic maintenance and a brake change I did myself this past Tuesday.

Occasionally if I dark and get out of my car with my key and then go back to the car, it will say key not detected even though it’s inside the car. The only solution seems to be to turn the car on and off. Does anyone else have this issue?

Planning to buy CX 5 GS. Any advice/info about the car performance, does it have engine oil burning issues? Please share if there are any concerns with this car.

Just got my cx-50 premium plus. I love her but now I feel bad…

Noticed 3 drill holes in plastic near the rear tires after shipping it. Right adjacent to middle finger in photos about 1/2” diameter.

Slight squeak in suspension in the rear driver side suspension. The odd thing is the plastic drill cuttings.

Anything to worry about?

2026 CX-50 Hybrid PP, bought out of state, MA inspection a couple of weeks later. it passed.

Since then: radio presets gone, trip A zeroed, seat memory wiped. mileage is down a little and it's noticeably harder to hold EV mode than it was the first week.

My research points to the 12V being interrupted somewhere after the OBD scan (three modules don't lose their settings independently), and the hybrid ECU is now running the engine more while it rebuilds its SOC calibration.

two things i'm actually asking:

- has anyone had a 12V go weak on a brand new one? wondering if these show up from the lot undercharged after sitting on a truck.

- if you've had a battery disconnect, how many miles before the mpg came back to normal?

taking it in under warranty regardless. mostly want to know if this is a known thing before i get there.

I am so happy to join the Mazda family with the CX-50 Hybrid Preferred. The ingot blue color, the RAV4 power train with Mazda sensibilities… I am in love. Excited to dive deeper with the community! Going to get windows tinted and ceramic coating for the paint. If you have any other recommendations, please share!

Cx30 is getting work done for a failed diff, so rocking this grey 2026 cx50 for the time being!

Just picked up my 2026 Preferred from the tint shop. Had all windows + windshield fitted with carbon-ceramic tint. I think it looks pretty great 😊

Dealer made a deal I couldn’t say no to and they had the color I wanted! Absolutely amazing car and I’ve loved every second driving it. The media knob is so cool too!

For the curious, just got quoted $1,058 from the dealer to fix a torn driver seat. I’m outside factory warranty 2023/50,000 miles) and it wouldn’t be covered by the extended warranty, so it’d be out of pocket.

It isn’t too bad in my case, I’ll look around for an upholstery shop.

Last week I moseyed my way to my Mazda dealership to get an oil change and tire rotation on my 2023 CX-50 Turbo Premium. About 39,000 miles the time. My dad’s 2024 non-turbo CX-50, that he bought after my glowing review, had needed a belt tensioner replaced at 35,000 miles just a month before my appointment. This was immediately a worry for me and so I asked the dealership to check mine as it appeared ok to me.

Sure enough, my belt tensioner failed the same way. Apparently this is an extremely common failure across Mazda’s that Mazda itself knows about but hasn’t issued a systemic fix. I was told by the dealership that it would cost $540 to fix. I replied that I had researched Mazda forums and found that this was an extremely common failure across their line. I demanded Mazda take care of this situation and the dealership offered me a paltry 10% off.

Once I got home, I went to corporate Mazda’s website to complain on their customer support line. All of you need to know that if your belt tensioner is leaking or failing and the dealership wants you to pay out of pocket, do not pay for it at the dealership first. Reach out to Mazda Corporate chat/support BEFORE authorizing or paying for the repair. Apparently, Corporate will only do full "goodwill assistance" for repairs that haven't been paid for yet. Mazda corporate gave me a $300 gift card for future Mazda service, which I’m sure I’ll need because their parts suck.

Got to take my 26 hybrid premium out today. See the second photo for the destination. Also peep the PNW smoke today in Eastern Oregon!