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2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 32 engine-related complaints for the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid, 34% of all 95 complaints filed for the year. Owners describe sudden power loss, unexpected surges, and hybrid system shutdowns, with 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints
32
34% of 95
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden, unintended acceleration or RPM spikes when transitioning out of EV mode, sometimes on inclines.
  • Abrupt loss of power or deceleration from highway speed while the dashboard displays a Hybrid System Malfunction warning.
  • Vehicle stalls or comes to a complete stop in a traffic lane, triggering multiple warning messages including engine and hybrid system errors.
  • Violent shaking or engine knocking accompanied by loss of engine power and, in one case, brake failure.
  • Hybrid system lockup that leaves the car unable to start, shift out of park, or accelerate, sometimes stranding the driver on a highway.

When 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 3, 2023, latest Dec 16, 2025.

2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month6Aug 2023Feb 2024Jun 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Sep 2025
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Dec 2025; peak Jan 2024 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202432 (34%)
  2. 20254 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 32 engine-related complaints for the 2024 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid, which is 34% of the 95 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the engine issue on the 2024 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint pattern.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
What do owners say happens when the engine issue occurs?
Owners describe sudden loss of power, hybrid system malfunction warnings, unexpected acceleration, and in some cases the vehicle stalling in traffic.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.