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2025 Mazda CX-90 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#2 most-complained of 2 CX-90 years

The 2025 Mazda CX-90 has 30 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 0, and 2 recalls, ranking 2nd of 2 model years tracked. Brakes (27%) and Engine (23%) are the top reported problem areas, with a median failure mileage of 28,000.

Complaints
30
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25
24 city / 28 hwy

Top 2025 Mazda CX-90 problems

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

  1. Brakes8 (27%)
  2. Engine7 (23%)
  3. Other7 (23%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (20%)
  5. Fuel System4 (13%)
  6. Electrical System3 (10%)
  7. Lane Departure3 (10%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain3 (10%)
  9. Steering2 (7%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (7%)

What owners report

  • Owners describe sudden, severe loss of drive power while turning across traffic, with no warning light or sound.
  • Automatic emergency braking activates unexpectedly at low speeds or near railroad crossings, sometimes jerking the vehicle to a stop.
  • Some owners report phantom braking on freeway entrances and other roads not covered by any recall.
  • Steering feels sticky during certain turns and can lock at maximum radius without returning.
  • Premature tire tread wear has been reported on CX-90 PHEV models, with tread depths measured well below normal at moderate mileage.
  • One owner reported a strong gasoline odor, accelerator hesitation, and low battery charge at 28,000 miles.
2025 Mazda CX-90 complaints: complaints filed per month9Nov 2024Sep 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (9).

2025 Mazda CX-90 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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-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.

2025 compared with other CX-90 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 verdict1003421125
2025No verdict030225

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Mazda CX-90 reliable based on NHTSA data?
NHTSA lists 30 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0 for the 2025 CX-90, with Brakes as the top problem area at 27% of complaints. It ranks 2nd out of 2 model years with data.
Does the 2025 Mazda CX-90 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for an inaccurate fuel gauge reading (campaign 25V568000) and one for a Dash Electrical Supply Unit software issue affecting the defroster, seat belt warning, and 360° view camera (campaign 24V814000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
What is the most common problem reported on the 2025 CX-90?
Brakes account for 27% of complaints (8 of 30), followed by Engine issues at 23% (7 of 30) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 20% (6 of 30).
At what mileage do 2025 CX-90 problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 28,000 miles for this model year.
How does the 2025 CX-90 compare to the 2024 model year?
The 2024 CX-90 has 342 complaints and 11 recalls with a Complaint Index of 100, compared to 30 complaints and 2 recalls with an index of 0 for 2025.

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.