Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- February 3, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Mazda
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Mazda
- Product type
- Trailer Hitch Assembly
- Model numbers
- CX-50
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
February 3, 2026
Reported by NHTSA
February 3, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
What You Should Do
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.
About This Product
The Mazda CX-50 is a compact SUV. A Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch is installed for towing or accessory use. The recall targets the hardware that attaches the hitch to the vehicle.
Why This Is Dangerous
A loose bolt in the hitch assembly can allow the hitch to separate from the vehicle body. This is a road hazard and can cause a crash.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Owners may experience towing complications or unexpected detachment of the hitch. The recall requires dealer service to restore hitch integrity.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify your CX-50 is a 2024-2025 model and has a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch installed.
- Check for recall notification letter and the hitch bolts for looseness.
- If in doubt, contact a Mazda dealer to inspect and tighten the bolts.
Where to find product info
VIN is located on the driver's side dash or door jamb. The recall number is 7225C and NHTSA entry 25V167000.
What timeline to expect
Service typically completed within a single appointment. If multiple visits are needed, scheduling will vary by dealer.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts with the dealer.
- If the dealer is unresponsive, file a complaint with the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the hotline.
How to prevent similar issues
- After installation, torque the hitch bolts per manufacturer specifications and recheck after short drives.
- Ask dealers to provide torque specs and a written service note.
- Be wary of aftermarket hitch installations not installed by Mazda Certified technicians.
Documentation advice
Keep recall letter, any correspondence, and service receipts. Photograph the hitch and bolt area before and after service.
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Product Details
Model numbers: 2024-2025 CX-50 Where sold: Mazda dealerships in the United States When sold: 2024-2025 model years Price: Unknown Notes: Mazda recall 7225C; NHTSA 25V167000.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 2024-2025 CX-50 SUVs affected
- Recall number 7225C
- Bolts may loosen and hitch may detach
- Free tightening at Mazda dealers
- Letters mailed April 4, 2025
- Active recall as of 2026-02-03
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