Filed by Mazda North American Operations on October 31, 2024; 2 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: software · Electrical system: propulsion system, inverter
NHTSA campaign 24V817000 · reported October 31, 2024 · Mazda North American Operations · 14,902 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.