Model year record

2024 Mazda CX-90 recalls & problems

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has 11 safety recalls and 366 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (193 complaints).

Recalls11safety recalls

Complaints366filed by owners

Crashes · fires8 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths11 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemSep 2, 2025

Instrument panel › Fuel gauge › Fuel level float/sensor/sending unit

Recall 25V568000104,854 vehicles

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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Electrical system › Instrument panel › Fuel gauge › Fuel level float/sensor/sending unit; Electrical system › Body control module › Software

StructureOct 31, 2024

Interior panels › Dashboard

Recall 24V81400080,915 vehicles

Problem: 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, 360Â° 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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Structure › Interior panels › Dashboard; Electrical system › Software

Power trainOct 31, 2024

Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 24V81500031,488 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm)

Power trainOct 31, 2024

Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 24V81600038,926 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) › Software

Electrical systemOct 31, 2024

Software

Recall 24V81700014,902 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Electrical system › Software; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Inverter

Forward collision avoidanceMay 16, 2024

Automatic emergency braking

Recall 24V3490009,914 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.

SteeringJan 18, 2024

Steering

Recall 24V02200043,454 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.

Power trainOct 26, 2023

Automatic transmission › Control module › Software

Recall 23V7190004,252 vehicles

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.
Fix: 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.

Forward collision avoidanceOct 26, 2023

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 23V71800011,903 vehicles

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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Camera; Lane departure › Sensing system › Camera; Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

Back over preventionAug 4, 2023

Warnings › External/pedestrian alert

Recall 23V55300017,600 vehicles

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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert; Forward collision avoidance › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert

SuspensionJun 15, 2023

Critical fasteners

Recall 23V42900018 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Suspension › Critical fasteners; Steering › Critical fasteners

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

CX-90 4WD Hybrid

25mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

CX-90 4WD Hybrid

25mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

CX-90 4WD Plug-in Hybrid

25mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 27 mpg
Electric range	26 mi
On electricity	56 MPGe · 58 kWh/100 mi
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
SteeringRack and pinion	193	4	0	3	36,000 mi
Engine	51	0	0	0	29,000 mi
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control; Automatic emergency braking	45	2	0	4	13,000 mi
Electrical systemAdas › Blindspot › Sensors; Propulsion system › Hybrid management	40	1	0	0	31,000 mi
Unknown or other	38	1	1	1	—
Power train	31	0	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	17	1	0	0	—
Lane departureAssist; Blind spot detection	17	1	0	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	16	0	0	0	—
Service brakes	16	1	0	2	—
StructureBody; Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut	12	2	0	2	—
SuspensionFront › Control arm	10	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering
Our 2024 Mazda CX 90 is experiencing the well known âsticky steering wheelâ problem that reveals itself as a post-recall fix failure.
Apr 9, 2026
Steering
Steering malfunction was recalled in January 2024. Although it was reported as fixed, the sticky steering has returned. Dealership stated that vehicle requires a new motor that powers steering. Steering has continued to become more difficult to turn and we are concerned about driving the car.
Oct 15, 2026
Steering
My 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV received the steering gear remedy for Recall 24V022 (Mazda 6524A), at about 10,000 miles. Around three weeks ago, the same condition the recall was meant to fix came back. While driving, the steering suddenly and without warning becomes heavy and hard to turn, requiring much more effort to steer. This now occurs basically any time the vehicle is moving, including almost the entire drive to the dealership this morning. It is most impactful when on a curve or turn especially on the highway, as the wheel will stick and not allow slight movements forcing me to jerk the wheel a bit to get the proper angle to turn. No warning lights or messages appear on the dashboard…
Oct 3, 2026
Steering
I have taken the care more than once to the dealership to fix a sticky steering wheel but it keeps happening.
Oct 21, 2026
Steering
The Electric Power Steering Rack and Pinnion is sticking while turning and will not return properly without help.
Oct 15, 2026
Fuel/propulsion system
While driving through a busy intersection with my family inside the vehicle, my 2024 Mazda CX-90 suddenly experienced a complete loss of propulsion. Pressing the accelerator pedal produced no response, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate or maintain speed. The vehicle displayed warning messages stating âEngine malfunctionâ and âStop safely and shift to Park.â I was forced to rely on the vehicleâs remaining momentum to coast out of the busy intersection and into a nearby gas station. This unexpected loss of propulsion created an extremely dangerous situation and placed my family at serious risk of a collision with surrounding traffic. Following the incident, the vehicle was…
Oct 14, 2026
Steering
I am reporting a potentially dangerous steering defect in my Mazda CX-90. The steering problem initially developed approximately two months ago at around 8,500 miles and has progressively worsened. The vehicle currently has 9,443 miles, and the steering now catches or binds during nearly every low-speed turn. Specifically, when making turns at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel appears to catch or become stuck about halfway through the turn. I must apply additional force to overcome the resistance and straighten the steering wheel. The steering does not move smoothly or return to center as expected. This is no longer an occasional occurrence. It happens during nearly every low-speed…
Oct 14, 2026
Unknown or other
The component of concern is my interior rearview mirror and it's mounting piece. While i was driving the entire rearview mirror and it's mounting piece detached together and fell off. there was no collision , and there was no visible damages to the windshield. The exact cause of detachment is unknown. The safety concern is the interior rearview mirror used to see traffic behind the vehicle is no longer available that was included with my vehicle. The unexpected detachment affected my ability to use the mirror while driving. I had my care serviced in Maryland at the dealer service center and my rearview mirror and it's mounting was inspected for broken pieces . The rearview mirror and…
Aug 18, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedyOpen
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 26 complaints and several Early Warning Reporting (EWR) Field Reports alleging intermittent and brief increases in steering effort (described as âsticky steeringâ) during the drive cycle in model year (MY) 2024 CX-90 vehicles manufactured by Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) subject to Recall 24V2022. In each complaint, the vehicle had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported incident. Recall 24V022 addresses a sudden and unexpected change of steering effort while driving caused by excessive worm gear friction force. After receiving the recall 24V022 remedy, consumers report sudden increases of steering effort while driving. Sudden and unexpected change of steering effort while driving may increase the risk of a crash. ODI is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to assess the adequacy of the remedy for Recall 24V022 and…
RQ26002 · opened Jan 26, 2026