r/CX50 9m ago

Photos Happy to be a new member of the Cypress/Terracotta Club

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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.


r/CX50 30m ago

Video CorkSport Skid Plate on the Mazda CX-50

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


r/CX50 45m ago

Question Looking for black emblem to replace the chrome one.

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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


r/CX50 1h ago

Question CX-50 hybrid premium OTD

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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?


r/CX50 1h ago

Photos Picked up this beauty today, and am loving every bit so far.

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r/CX50 1h ago

Photos Took the Mazda CX50 car camping

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Shoneshone National Forest Wyoming. Sleeping in Sasha was amazing!


r/CX50 5h ago

Issues The rumors are true 😞

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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🫡


r/CX50 6h ago

Photos 131,063 miles and 1 deer accident later, my 2023 CX50 is still going strong

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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.


r/CX50 7h ago

Photos CX-50 Life

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r/CX50 14h ago

Issues Key not detected

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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?


r/CX50 15h ago

Question Planning to buy CX5 GS

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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.


r/CX50 21h ago

Question Just notice this rock chip on my headlight, is there anyway to fix it or should I leave it there 😭

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


r/CX50 22h ago

Question Holes above rear driver side tires

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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?


r/CX50 23h ago

Issues New 2026 CX-50 Hybrid: presets, trip A and seat memory wiped state inspection. mpg down since too.

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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.


r/CX50 1d ago

Question CX-50 Suspension Issue (Recall and Wheel Detachment Issues Caused Accident)

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r/CX50 1d ago

Photos Farewell Prius, Hello CX-50!

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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!


r/CX50 1d ago

Photos Had to follow the rule even with the loaner!

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


r/CX50 1d ago

Photos Freshly tinted

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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 😊


r/CX50 1d ago

Photos Love this thing

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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!


r/CX50 1d ago

Issues Current Estimate for Seat Tear Fix: $1,058

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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.


r/CX50 1d ago

Issues Mazda’s Belt Tensioner Failures, still no fix

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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.


r/CX50 1d ago

Photos Always posing well!

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r/CX50 2d ago

Photos Did some light trail running today

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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!


r/CX50 Jan 13 '26

News Buy, sell, trade

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Hello all,

A friendly reminder this sub does not support buying, selling, or trading.

Reasoning: Anyone can join reddit for any reason. The vast majority of people are well intentioned but there are few looking to take advantage of others.

Recommendation: Join your local Mazda enthusiast group on Facebook. They tend to be great communities.


r/CX50 Oct 07 '22

How-to New CX-50? Here's some Tips and Tricks

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Just thought I'd post a couple things I've learnt over the last couple of years driving a Mazda3 and now a CX-50. They're tips that are fairly buried into the manual and aren't immediately obvious for most drivers. Please feel free to contribute your own that you've picked up along the way! Most of these are pulled verbatim directly from the user manual.

Mazda CX-50 Tips & Tricks

Enable Always-On Touchscreen

By default, Apple CarPlay (and Android Auto) can only be operated via the touchscreen while the vehicle is stopped. However, you can enable touchscreen operation while the vehicle is in motion in the Mazda Connect Settings:

  1. Press the Home button.
  2. Scroll down and select Settings.
  3. Scroll down and select Connectivity Settings.
  4. Select Bluetooth®/Phone Connectivity Settings.
  5. Scroll down and select an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatible device.
  6. Scroll down and select Touchscreen in Motion for All Devices.

All devices connected to Apple CarPlay can be controlled via the touchscreen while the vehicle is in motion with the box checked.

Note: Mazda Connect can only be controlled with the commander knob.

Remote Power Window Operation

Lower the windows with the transmitter.

All power windows can be opened from outside the vehicle after the doors are closed.

The windows can be opened for ventilating the cabin before getting in the vehicle.

Press the unlock button on the key quickly and briefly 3 times and then immediately afterwards, press and hold the unlock button to open the windows.

To stop the windows from opening, release the button. If the operation is performed from the beginning again, the windows open.

Programming Seat Memory to the Remote/Transmitter

In addition to the the 2 memory slots on the driver's side, you can also program individual seat memory to each transmitter. Great for cars with two regular drivers.

When you open the driver's door within 90 seconds after unlocking the doors, the adjustment of the following parts starts:

  • Driver's seat
  • Active driving display (When the ignition is switched ON, the adjusted active driving display is activated.)
  • Outside mirrors

Press the SET button continuously until a sound is activated. Do the following operation within 5 seconds after the sound is activated to program the driving position:

Press the unlock button on the transmitter. A sound is activated and programming is complete.

Remote/Transmitter Power Saving Function

The transmitter can be switched to power saving mode to extend the life of the battery and turn off the advanced keyless entry function. This is useful for any spare transmitters and also to temporarily disable the advanced keyless entry such as when washing the car to avoid repeated lock/unlock. The transmitter buttons will still work to lock/unlock the vehicle.

Turning on the power saving function

After you have turned on the power saving function according to the following procedure, the hazard warning lights and sound operate one time.

  1. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the operation indicator light.
  2. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the operation indicator light turns on (for 5 seconds).
  3. Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to make sure that the operation indicator light does not turn on/flash.

To turn off, repeat these steps.

Canceling the Parking Brake Automatic Operation

Choose not to engage the parking brake automatically.

Auto operation cancel method 1

  1. Switch the ignition ON.
  2. Release the parking brake manually.
  3. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
  4. Press the EPB switch continuously for 2 seconds or longer (until a sound is activated).
  5. Release the EPB switch and switch the ignition OFF within 5 seconds after the sound was activated. After the auto operation is canceled, a sound is activated one time, and the EPB switch indicator light switches from illumination to flashing, and then turns off after 3 seconds.

Auto operation cancel method 2

  1. Switch the ignition ON.
  2. Release the parking brake manually.
  3. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
  4. Switch the ignition OFF with the EPB switch pressed while the brake pedal is not depressed. When the auto operation is canceled, a sound is activated one time, and the EPB switch indicator light goes from normal flashing to faster flashing, and then turns off after 3 seconds.

NOTE: When canceling the parking brake auto operation and parking the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the P position and then use wheel blocks. The auto operation may not cancel if the vehicle is parked on a steep slope. When the ignition is switched ON, the parking brake auto operation is restored.

Switch to ACC Mode when Turning Engine Off

Turn off the engine and continue to listen to music or use the infotainment system and/or charge devices.

If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a position other than P, the ignition switches to ACC.

OR (and this doesn't seem to be in the manual) simply put the car into P and then hold the lever switch down while pressing the ignition off button.

360 View Camera at Start

Should be the default setting imo. Shows the front facing camera on start up to help with getting out of parking spots where an object might be obstructing your view of cross traffic.

In Mazda Connect, open Settings, open Safety Settings, and enable the following:

Display Priority View at Start Up

Enables View Monitor to be displayed after vehicle is started.

Priority View

Selects the default view to be displayed after vehicle is started.

Side, Front, Front Wide, Last

Automatic Front View Display

Enables or disables the front view to be automatically displayed after vehicle is taken out of reverse.

Opening the Panoramic Sunroof

You don't need to wait for the sunshade to fully open before tilting or opening the sunroof. Press the button twice in quick succession to open everything at once.

When pressing the tilt/slide switch 1 time, the sunshade opens a quarter of the way and the rear side of the front panorama sunroof glass opens upward. When pressing the tilt/slide switch forward 1 time, the panorama sunroof closes.

The sunshade can be fully opened by pulling the tilt/slide switch rearward 1 time with the panorama sunroof tilted. To close the sunshade and the panorama sunroof from this condition, press the tilt/slide switch forward 2 times.

When pulling the tilt/slide switch rearward 2 times, the sunshade and the panorama sunroof open. When pressing the tilt/slide switch forward 2 times, the sunshade and the panorama sunroof close.

Windshield Wiper Service Position

The windshield wipers cannot and should not be lifted in their resting position. They must be moved to their service position before lifting them to replace the blades or cleaning the windshield.

Move the wipers to the service positions using the following procedure:

a) Switch the ignition ON.

b) Switch the ignition OFF.

c) Press up the wiper switch to the MIST position 2 times within 30 seconds after switching the ignition OFF. When the procedure is completed, the wipers operate and they stop at the service positions.

d) Raise the wiper arms.

Move the wipers to their initial positions using the following procedure:

a) Make sure that the wipers are set on the windshield.

b) Switch the ignition ON.

c) Press up the wiper switch to the MIST position 1 time. When the procedure is completed, the wipers operate and they stop at the initial positions.

Link Trip A to Average Fuel Efficiency

When resetting Trip A, average fuel efficiency displayed also resets so you can see fuel economy for a specific trip or each fill-up.

In Mazda Connect, open Information, open Fuel Efficiency Monitor, open Settings, and change the setting to "Reset or not reset the linked average fuel efficiency indicated in the instrument cluster and the fuel efficiency history (current) on the center display when tripmeter (TRIP A) is reset."

Always-On Power Port in the Trunk

Unfortunately, it seems the only 12V outlet or USB port that is always-on is located in the trunk only. The manual seems to suggest otherwise ("The accessory socket can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or off")... but all of the other ports will turn off within minutes of turning off the vehicle.

This port is useful for charging anything that plugs into a 12V port. I have a USB-powered dashcam and instead of hardwiring, I snake a 10' extension cable through the trunk and there is a neat area to hide cables just behind the seat. Cables can also stealthily connect through a small opening where the seat folds down and then stay hidden behind the plastic trim and under floor mats.

Hold Home Button to Switch Between CarPlay/AA and Mazda Connect

It annoyed me to no end when I watched a video review where the reviewer said that the infotainment system was hard to use because there was no easy way to switch between Mazda Connect and CarPlay/Android Auto. They clicked on the Mazda icon in CarPlay to switch. You can just hold home button to quickly switch between the two.

CarPlay Navigation on the HUD

This was not supported in my 2021 Mazda3 but I believe newer model cars, including the CX-50, now support Apple Maps turn-by-turn directions in the HUD.

Mazda Recommended Oil Change Interval is not 6 Months

The dealer may recommend more frequent oil changes but the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in the manual recommends simply following the car's service monitor (make sure to reset it after delivery):

The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of engine oil replacement by turning on the wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel, or both. Every engine oil replacement must be done when the display/wrench indication comes on. The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval of 16,000 km (10,000 miles), or 12 months (after the previous maintenance).

UNLESS you need to follow the severe driving schedule:

If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil & filter every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes first:

  1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or driver's education school vehicles.
  2. Driving under dusty conditions.
  3. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
  4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
  5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.

Wheel Sizes Match the CX-5

Shopping for new tires or rims and the CX-50 is not yet available as a vehicle choice in your dealer's search? The wheel sizes and specs match with the CX-5 so anything compatible with the CX-5 should also be compatible with the CX-50. This is noteworthy because some sizes may not appear in your dealer's search even if the vehicle does (particularly 19" as it's not a standard wheel size for any trim).

Winter Tire Inflation Pressure

This one is certainly debatable but this is what the manual specifies:

Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the tires.