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2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#2 most-complained of 2 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid has 13 NHTSA complaints, ranking 2nd of 2 model years with data, with a Complaint Index of 0. Electrical System issues lead at 46% of complaints, mostly hybrid system shutdowns, with no recalls filed so far.

Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25
24 city / 28 hwy

Top 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System6 (46%)
  2. Engine4 (31%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (15%)
  4. Fuel System2 (15%)
  5. Steering2 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain2 (15%)
  7. Lane Departure1 (8%)
  8. Other1 (8%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)

What owners report

  • Owners report a critical hybrid system malfunction with a message about detected high voltage or electrical leakage, causing the car to shut down and become unable to shift out of Park.
  • Some vehicles died while being driven and left occupants stranded, requiring a tow to the dealer, sometimes recurring after repair attempts.
  • The i-Activsense system that runs adaptive cruise, lane departure, and lane keep assist reportedly disables at random with a message about an obstructed front radar, even with no obstruction present.
  • Owners describe the forward collision warning failing to alert or brake before a low-speed rear-end crash near a roundabout.
  • Steering has been reported to feel notchy or bind when exiting left turns at moderate speed, with one owner describing the wheel pulling off the road and needing correction.
2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month9Dec 2024Feb 2025Sep 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2024 to Jan 2026; peak Feb 2025 (9).

2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid 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
Regular
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-90 Plug-in Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2024No verdict10095025
2025No verdict013025

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA has logged 13 complaints for the 2025 model, with a Complaint Index of 0 and no recalls filed. Compared to the 2024 model year's 95 complaints and Complaint Index of 100, the 2025 has far fewer reported issues so far.
What is the most common problem on the 2025 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 46% of complaints (6 of 13), mostly involving hybrid system shutdowns and detected electrical leakage warnings.
Does the 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2025 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid as of the latest data.
How does the 2025 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid compare to the 2024 model?
The 2025 ranks 2nd of 2 model years, with 13 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0, versus 95 complaints and an index of 100 for the 2024 model year.

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.