Model year 2024 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2024 Mazda CX-90: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2024 Mazda CX-90 at 25 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls and 460 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
11
EPA combined mpg
25
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CX-90 PLUG-IN HYBRID.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2024 Mazda CX-90 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 11 safety recalls for the 2024 Mazda CX-90, newest first.
Electrical system: Instrument panel: Fuel gauge: Fuel level float/sensor/sending unit and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V568000Reported Sep 2, 2025
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 7825I)
Components
Electrical system: Instrument panel: Fuel gauge: Fuel level float/sensor/sending unit; Electrical system: Body control module: Software
Units affected
104,854 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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.
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm) and 1 more component
NHTSA 24V815000Reported Oct 31, 2024
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 7024J)
Components
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm); Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Units affected
31,488 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and 1 more component
NHTSA 24V816000Reported Oct 31, 2024
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 7024J)
Components
Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery: Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): Software
Units affected
38,926 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Improper inverter software may cause the malfunction indicator lights to illuminate, and a loss of drive power may occur while in electric vehicle (EV) mode.
Risk
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install improved inverter 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.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. The brakes may activate suddenly due to the automatic braking system falsely detecting certain objects while driving.
Risk
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM) with updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6724E.
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. An assembly issue with the worm gear in the steering system may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist.
Risk
Loss of power steering assist while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spring engaging the worm gear and reapply grease to the gear teeth, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6524A.
Forward collision avoidance: Sensing system: Camera and 2 more components
NHTSA 23V718000Reported Oct 26, 2023
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 6223J)
Components
Forward collision avoidance: Sensing system: Camera; Lane departure: Sensing system: Camera; Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
Units affected
11,903 (estimate)
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223J.
Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module: Software
NHTSA 23V719000Reported Oct 26, 2023
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 6323J)
Units affected
4,252 (estimate)
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the engine and electric motor may shut down unexpectedly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module and engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6323J.
Back over prevention: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V553000Reported Aug 4, 2023
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 6123H)
Components
Back over prevention: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert; Forward collision avoidance: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert
Units affected
17,600 (estimate)
Problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Software in the Approaching Vehicle Audible System (AVAS) Information Sound Box (ISB) amplifier may be missing, which can cause inaccurate, external pedestrian warning sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."
Risk
Inaccurate external warning sounds may confuse pedestrians about the direction of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the AVAS ISB amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6123H.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Some steering and suspension bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, which can cause the steering intermediate shaft, the front anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensor harnesses, or the front upper control arms to detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the steering and suspension bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 5923F.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2024 Mazda CX-90 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2024 Mazda CX-90 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2024 Mazda CX-90 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2024 Mazda CX-90-MHEV SUV AWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
15.5%
Standard
2024 Mazda CX-90-PHEV SUV AWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
12.7%
Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2024 Mazda CX-90 owner complaints
Owners have filed 460 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mazda CX-90, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 15 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 15 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2024 Mazda CX-90 complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Steering
208
Engine
81
Electrical system
70
Unknown or other
51
Power train
40
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
