2024 Mazda CX-90 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 2 CX-90 years
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has 342 NHTSA complaints, 11 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 100, ranking worst of the 2 model years with data. Steering issues dominate, accounting for 51% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 36,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 342
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 24 city / 28 hwy
Top 2024 Mazda CX-90 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering173 (51%)
- Engine67 (20%)
- Electrical System42 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras38 (11%)
- Other37 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain31 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (5%)
- Brakes16 (5%)
- Lane Departure16 (5%)
- Fuel System15 (4%)
What owners report
- Steering feels stiff, sticks, or clicks when turning, sometimes with no fix available from the dealer.
- Steering wheel can suddenly seize or jerk at highway speed, causing loss of control.
- Vehicle has reportedly accelerated on its own at low speed while parking, resulting in a collision.
- Lane keeping assist has aggressively corrected steering during hydroplaning, worsening loss of control.
- Blind spot sensors have illuminated falsely or failed outright, requiring dealer replacement.
- Automatic transmission has refused to shift into drive after being placed in neutral, showing an error message.
2024 Mazda CX-90 recalls
11 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 24V816000Oct 31, 2024Electrical System38,926 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm):software
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. The engine may not restart after the idling stop feature (i-stop) turns off the engine due to a software issue.
Risk: An engine that fails to restart increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) and the battery energy control module (BECM) 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.
2024 Mazda CX-90 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.
2024 compared with other CX-90 years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No verdict | 100 | 342 | 11 | 25 |
| 2025 | No verdict | 0 | 30 | 2 | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 CX-90 has 342 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100, the highest among the 2 model years with data, ranking worst-first at position 1.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Mazda CX-90?
- Steering is the top problem area, making up 51% of complaints (173 reports), with 4 crashes reported and a median failure mileage of 36,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Mazda CX-90 have a steering recall?
- Yes. Recall 24V022000 covers a worm gear assembly issue in the steering system that may cause sudden loss of power steering assist.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda CX-90 have?
- NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2024 CX-90, covering steering, electrical, transmission, structure, and collision-avoidance systems.
- How does the 2024 CX-90 compare to the 2025 model?
- The 2024 CX-90 has 342 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100, versus 30 complaints and an index of 0 for the 2025 model, making 2024 the worse year of the two.