Recall 25V167 affects 63 2024-2025 Mazda CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles for loose trailer hitch bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
Mazda is recalling 63 2024-2025 CX-50 Hybrid and CX-50 vehicles with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches because the hitch bolts can loosen and the assembly can separate from the body. A detached hitch creates a road hazard and raises crash risk; the Mazda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The trailer hitch on the 2024-2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and CX-50 is the metal mounting assembly that connects a trailer to the vehicle body. The Mazda Genuine Accessory hitch is held in place by bolts that are supposed to keep the assembly tight under towing loads and normal road movement.
On affected vehicles, those trailer hitch assembly bolts can loosen. Once the bolts lose their clamp on the vehicle body, the hitch no longer stays fixed in its intended position. The assembly can separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not assume the hitch is secure because the vehicle drives normally or because the trailer connection looks ordinary from a quick glance.
Who's affected?
The issue is tied to Mazda's accessory trailer hitch, so factory model year alone is not enough to confirm inclusion.
| 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | Trailer hitches |
|---|---|
| 2024 Mazda CX-50 | Trailer hitches |
| Units affected | 63 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.
What's the safety risk?
A trailer hitch assembly that detaches can fall into traffic and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and avoid using the hitch until the dealer tightens the bolts. Repair will be free at any franchised Mazda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid or CX-50 is included in this recall.
- Watch for Mazda's owner letter mailed April 4, 2025, if you have not received it.
- Contact your nearest franchised Mazda dealer about the free trailer-hitch bolt tightening that keeps the accessory hitch attached to the vehicle body.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 25V167 when you call.
- Avoid towing until a Mazda dealer confirms the trailer hitch bolts are tightened.
What happens at the repair
Mazda has identified the dealer repair: a Mazda technician tightens the trailer hitch bolts that secure the hitch assembly to the vehicle body. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Owner notification letters for Mazda recall 7225C were mailed April 4, 2025. Before towing, ask a Mazda dealer to confirm whether your VIN is included and whether the hitch bolt repair is ready for your vehicle.
Timeline
| March 14, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V167?
Recall 25V167 covers 63 2024-2025 Mazda CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles equipped with Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitches. The trailer hitch assembly bolts can loosen, which can let the hitch assembly separate from the vehicle during towing or normal driving.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Mazda CX-50 or CX-50 Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Mazda is included in recall 25V167. If it is, contact a franchised Mazda dealer to have the trailer hitch bolts tightened. Owner letters were mailed April 4, 2025, and the dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and Mazda dealers will tighten the affected trailer hitch bolts free of charge. Reference recall 25V167 or Mazda recall number 7225C when you call the service desk.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a trailer hitch assembly separating from the vehicle. A detached hitch can become a road hazard and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free bolt-tightening repair at a franchised Mazda dealer before towing.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V167000 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA recall # | 25V167 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V167000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →