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2023 Mazda CX-50

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 CX.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2023 Mazda CX-50, riding on Mazda’s 50 platform, pairs its standard automatic S6 transmission with an EPA‑rated 26/33/29 mpg fuel economy. Owner‑reported issues total 22 complaints, with air‑bag concerns leading the list and a single recall recorded for the year. Looking at the broader 2023‑2026 complaint trend, the model logged its highest number of issues in 2023 (59) before dropping to just nine by 2026, suggesting an early‑year reliability dip that improved sharply in later model years.

Model year2026202520242023

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque80.0-108.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/33/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1WPE14302. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size225/65R17 102HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7; Optional: 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPE14302 alt 1WPY14302
Engine air filterPX9X133A0
Fuel filterPX4R13ZE0 alt PX4P13ZE0
Spark plugPE5R18110A alt PY8V18110
BatteryPX8D18520
Front wiper bladesVA5567330 alt VA4567330
Serpentine beltP30115908 alt PX1315908
ThermostatP50215171 alt PX8E15171
Cabin air filterBDGF61J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.8 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height61.8 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3342 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 33 / 29 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 80.0-108.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80.0-108.0 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2023 the 2023 Mazda CX‑50 generated 59 federal complaints and 2 recalls, placing its complaint volume above the 31 complaints recorded in 2024 and the 9 complaints logged by 2026, while its recall count is comparable to the single recall in 2024 but higher than the zero recalls seen in 2026. The 342 technical service bulletins issued for 2023 exceed the 183 posted for 2024 and the 150 for 2025, indicating a higher documentation burden for that model year. The complaint categories cluster around air bags, visibility/wiper, service brakes and forward‑collision avoidance, each accounting for two of the reported issues, and five crash‑related complaints were recorded with no fire complaints. Compared with the downward trajectory of complaints and TSBs in the subsequent years, 2023 sits at the peak of the observed arc for this generation. Because the data shows a decline in issues in later model years and no fire incidents, a buyer seeking a lower‑risk used CX‑50 may find a more recent model preferable, though the 2023 year remains within normal variability and does not present an outlier concern.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
306
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
22
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 22 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags2
Visibility/Wiper2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Steering,Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Steering,Suspension,Wheels1
Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V275000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 18/04/2023

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 306 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-042-262026-06-30Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are…
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-027-26a2026-06-16Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted…
SA-040-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-039-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below. The changes are…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 CX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CX get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 33 highway / 29 combined mpg.