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Mazda transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal.

NHTSA campaign 25V-418 · Reported June 18, 2025 · 22 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mazda CX-50
VEHICLES AFFECTED
22
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) and reprogram the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Power Control Unit (PCU), free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mazda North American Operations reported a problem with the engine engine control module (ecu/ecm). Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The transmission gear shifter can be moved from Neutral to Drive without pressing the brake pedal.

WHY IT MATTERS

Shifting into gear without the brake pedal depressed can result in unexpected vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) and reprogram the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and Power Control Unit (PCU), free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-418.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2025Mazda CX-50

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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