Mazda CX-50 vs BMW M3
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mazda CX-50 | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 224 | 554 |
| Model years covered | 2023–2026 | 1988–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2008 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2005 |
| Crashes reported | 29 | 35 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.4% | 11.7% |
Mazda CX-50 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
50
22.3%
Brakes
28
12.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
9.4%
Electrical System
19
8.5%
Body & Structure
16
7.1%
Other & Unspecified
15
6.7%
Suspension
14
6.3%
Engine & Cooling
9
4.0%
BMW M3 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
120
21.7%
Airbags
101
18.2%
Engine & Cooling
95
17.1%
Electrical System
38
6.9%
Body & Structure
27
4.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
24
4.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
23
4.2%
Suspension
21
3.8%