2025 Mazda CX-90 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Mazda CX-90.

2
recalls
35
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Mazda CX-90 recalls

Electrical system: instrument panel, fuel gauge, fuel level float/sensor/sending unit · Electrical system: body control module, software

NHTSA campaign 25V568000 · reported September 2, 2025 · Mazda North American Operations · 104,854 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Structure: interior panels, dashboard · Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 24V814000 · reported October 31, 2024 · Mazda North American Operations · 80,915 vehicles potentially affected

The 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, 360° view monitor functions, and the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system may not function properly.
The risk
An ESU that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 12, 2026 · Unknown or other

I was driving on the freeway at about 60mph with my family in the car (kids in backseat). The sunroof spontaneously exploded (sounded like a gunshot went off in the vehicle). Most of the glass shot upward and behind us. The sunshade was closed so no one was injured, but this is a huge safety hazard to drivers in the…

Oct 5, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

I stopped for gas and when I removed the gas cap air came of out of the filler pipe like it was under high pressure. I could not fuel the vehicle because of the force of the air coming out of the tank blew gas out and shut off the pump. I started and shut off the car numerous times without the gas cap on and with it…

Oct 5, 2026 · Steering

The steering seems to be malfunctioning and is hesitant or sticking when operating the vehicle. The steering wheel seems to hesitate or stick only during left hand turns, even slight ones. If you do not manually pull the steering wheel back after turning, it will stay in the position and not return as it should. This…

Oct 4, 2026 · Engine

The vehicle utilizes I-Stop, which comes on when stopping and while traveling down the interstate when the computer isn’t registering throttle input as a way to increase fuel economy. At least a dozen times now, the vehicle has failed to register throttle input, which isn't allowing the vehicle to restart when…

Oct 2, 2026 · Service brakes

My 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV has experienced multiple incidents of sudden, uncommanded hard braking when there was no visible obstacle or danger in front of the vehicle. The most serious incident occurred on September 4, 2026, during rush hour traffic. The vehicle beeped, a warning that said "BRAKE!!" appeared on the…

CX-90 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2024 1136581
2025 23510
2026 01300

Across all years, the 2024 CX-90 has the most complaints (365). All Mazda CX-90 years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Mazda CX-90 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Mazda CX-90, the most recent reported on September 2, 2025 (Electrical system: instrument panel, fuel gauge, fuel level float/sensor/sending unit, Electrical system: body control module, software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda CX-90?
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (9 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).
How many 2025 Mazda CX-90 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 12, 2026.