2025 Mazda CX-70 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
—/100
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 has 50 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls, with only one model year of data available so it ranks 1st (worst) by default. Lane Departure issues lead with 19 complaints (38%), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras with 11 (22%).
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 24 city / 28 hwy
Top 2025 Mazda CX-70 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Lane Departure19 (38%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (14%)
- Engine5 (10%)
- Other5 (10%)
- Brakes4 (8%)
- Electrical System4 (8%)
- Fuel System4 (8%)
- Steering4 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (8%)
What owners report
- Blind spot warning indicators activate falsely with no vehicles present, sometimes cycling on and off repeatedly during highway driving.
- The i-Activsense camera-based safety system disables itself in light-to-moderate rain, claiming it cannot see the road.
- Vehicle jerks or hesitates when shifting gears, mostly at low speed or from a complete stop.
- At very low speeds between 1-5 mph, the engine revs on its own and the car lurches forward unexpectedly.
- Gas tank sensor failure caused an engine malfunction warning and sudden loss of power while driving.
- Brakes squeal persistently starting shortly after delivery, with dealership attempts to shave brake components failing to resolve it.
2025 Mazda CX-70 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V568000Sep 2, 2025Electrical System104,854 vehicles
Electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
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.
- NHTSA 24V815000Oct 31, 2024Transmission & Powertrain31,488 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM) software may cause malfunction indicator lights to illuminate and a loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the PCM and ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7024J.
- NHTSA 24V814000Oct 31, 2024Structure & Body80,915 vehicles
Structure:interior panels:dashboard
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, 360° 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: 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.
2025 Mazda CX-70 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other CX-70 years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No verdict | — | 50 | 4 | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2025 Mazda CX-70 have?
- NHTSA lists 50 complaints for the 2025 CX-70, led by Lane Departure issues (19 complaints, 38% share) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems (11 complaints, 22% share).
- Does the 2025 Mazda CX-70 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering the electrical system, transmission and powertrain, structure and body, and another electrical system issue related to inverter software. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Is the 2025 Mazda CX-70 the worst CX-70 model year?
- Since NHTSA data covers only one model year for the CX-70 so far, the 2025 ranks 1st by default with no other years to compare against.
- What is the top complaint category for the 2025 Mazda CX-70?
- Lane Departure is the top problem area, accounting for 19 of 50 complaints, or 38% of the total, with a median failure mileage of 5,000 miles reported for the vehicle overall.
- How many crashes were reported for the 2025 Mazda CX-70?
- NHTSA lists 2 crashes and 4 injuries tied to complaints for the 2025 CX-70, with no reported fires or deaths.