Mazda CX-90 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 397 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Mazda CX-90 (2024–2026). The 2024 CX-90 has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.

Complaints
397
Recalls
11
Model years
3
Worst year
2024

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mazda CX-90 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mazda CX-90 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2024 Mazda CX-90 — 352 complaints, 8 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Steering
  2. 2025 Mazda CX-90 — 34 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Brakes

Every Mazda CX-90 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 CX-90110000Electrical System
2025 CX-90341002Brakes
2024 CX-90352811111Steering

Most common Mazda CX-90 problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    187 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    61 complaints
  • Engine
    60 complaints
  • Electrical System
    48 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    34 complaints
  • Brakes
    25 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    22 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    20 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    12 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    11 complaints

Complaint trend

202420252026
Complaints about the Mazda CX-90 received by NHTSA each month.

Mazda CX-90 recalls

  • Recall 25V568000Sep 2, 2025104,854 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

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

  • Recall 24V814000Oct 31, 202480,915 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: An ESU that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V817000Oct 31, 202414,902 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V816000Oct 31, 202438,926 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: An engine that fails to restart increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V815000Oct 31, 202431,488 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V349000May 16, 20249,914 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V022000Jan 18, 202443,454 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Loss of power steering assist while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V719000Oct 26, 20234,252 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V718000Oct 26, 202311,903 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V553000Aug 4, 202317,600 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Inaccurate external warning sounds may confuse pedestrians about the direction of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V429000Jun 15, 202318 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Other Mazda models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology