2025 Mazda CX-90 recalls and problems

The 2025 Mazda CX-90 has 2 recalls and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2025 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls

37complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

28,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Sep 2, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V568000 · 104,854 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV). The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may display an inaccurate fuel reading.

Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 78251. The information in your report suggests that Mazda may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Electrical System

Oct 31, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V814000 · 80,915 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles equipped with a Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU). During vehicle startup, the defroster, seat belt warning, 360Â° view monitor functions, and the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system may not function properly.

Risk: An ESU that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will reprogram the Dash ESU with improved software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7124J.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other10

Service Brakes9

Engine7

Forward Collision Avoidance6

Lane Departure3

Back Over Prevention2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

NHTSA investigations

Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy

RQ26002 · opened Jan 26, 2026 · open

Summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 26 complaints and several Early Warning Reporting (EWR) Field Reports alleging intermittent and brief increases in steering effort (described as âsticky steeringâ) during the drive cycle in model year (MY) 2024 CX-90 vehicles manufactured by Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) subject to Recall 24V2022. In each complaint, the vehicle had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported incident. Recall 24V022 addresses a sudden and unexpected change of steering effort while driving caused by excessive worm gear friction force. After receiving the recall 24V022 remedy, consumers report sudden increases of steering effort while driving. Sudden and unexpected change of steering effort while driving may increase the risk of a crash. ODI is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to assess the adequacy of the remedy for Recall 24V022 and to identify the cause(s) of the conditions leading to the post-remedy reports. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

2025 vs. other Mazda CX-90 years

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Questions

Does the 2025 Mazda CX-90 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Mazda CX-90, the latest from Sep 2, 2025 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda CX-90?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (10), service brakes (9), engine (7). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.