2024 Mazda CX-90 steering problems

Related recalls

• Recall 24V022000Jan 18, 202443,454 vehicles
  STEERING

  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.

• Recall 23V429000Jun 15, 202318 vehicles
  STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS · SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 2026OHSteering

   I am experiencing the intermittent sticky steering defect on the highway. It begins as a binding sensation during micro-corrections at high speeds, and then the steering remains notched and heavy for the rest of the drive at lower speeds. It doesn’t happen 100% of the time. I need to be driving for a little while on the highway before it starts. I took it back to dealership but they couldn’t get it to do the same thing but they did add grease to a part of the steering. It…

   NHTSA complaint #11769758 · source
2. Filed Oct 5, 2026VASteering

   The steering gets stuck on making a sweeping left turn on the interstate. It will hold that position until the driver exerts pressure to turn the steering wheel to the right. As it releases, the car swerves to the right a bit. The dealer was asked to check for a malfunction but claimed they can not duplicate it. The is a dangerous problem at 65 or 70 mph. Thank you!

   NHTSA complaint #11769074 · source
3. Filed Oct 5, 2026MNSteering

   At high speeds, when turning around a bend the steering wheel gets sticky and will get stuck and then suddenly move again. This can happen 2-3 times as the wheel is turned around a bend.

   NHTSA complaint #11768981 · source
4. Filed Oct 4, 2026VASteering

   The steering wheel last week suddenly started intermittently locking up mid-turn. It will catch or get "stuck" in whatever position you held your turn in, and will not go back to the 12 o'clock position without forceful interventions to bring it back. Even knowing it was happening and being prepared for it, it locked up so badly driving 60mph around a curve on the highway that it almost made me fly off the road! This is extremely dangerous and unacceptable. I can no longer…

   NHTSA complaint #11768826 · source
5. Filed Oct 3, 2026NYSteering

   I was making a left turn and the steering wheel did not return to center and was stuck in the left turn position. I had to manually force it back. This happened again a few minutes later on another left turn.

   NHTSA complaint #11768731 · source
6. Filed Oct 3, 2026MASteering

   Steering is notchy/sticky and hard to return to center at all speeds, stopped and on the highway. It drifts on the highway and needs constant corrections.

   NHTSA complaint #11768659 · source
7. Filed Sep 28, 2026NCSteering

   Steering wheel feels “sticky”, I rented this car from Flexcar. Now I’m without a car, because on the 5th day of driving this car the steering wheel got stuck and almost caused an accident. They are inspecting the car now, but they told me the “recall was already repaired” however: I’m had the EXACT same problem as the recall. This recall with the steering wheel is NOT fixed. This car is NOT safe to drive.

   NHTSA complaint #11767477 · source
8. Filed Sep 28, 20263,000 miKYSteering

   The contact's wife owns a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left, the steering wheel became stuck momentarily and there was resistance while attempting to return the steering wheel to center. There was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that additional force was needed to return the steering wheel to center. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the…

   NHTSA complaint #11767348 · source
9. Filed Sep 20, 2026PASteering

   Car purchased 6/12, drove home and noticed steering wheel sticking when turning to left. Had not noticed during test drive (as all turns were Right handed). Called Dealer and took car in for spring adjustment/repair on 6/24/2026. Car was ok for short time and then steering again stuck when turning to left. Called Dealership again and they took vehicle from 7/17-7/23. Steering was fine for a few weeks and noticed steering sticking again dropped off Monday 9/14/2026. Awaiting…

   NHTSA complaint #11765720 · source
10. Filed Sep 18, 2026TXSteering

    The vehicle had a “sticky steering” wheel. It was over correcting and not allowing for proper steering which was making it dangerous to drive. After speaking directly to Mazda, we took it to the Mazda dealership they asked for me to take it to and they evaluated it. The dealership confirmed the issue stemmed from a previous recall that had been repaired on the vehicle and they discussed it with Mazda. They requested Mazda pay for the cost of the failed recall however Mazda…

    NHTSA complaint #11765174 · source
11. Filed Sep 15, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / UnknownSteering

    My main complaint is the steering system. They had the recall fixed at a Mazda dealer in Tennessee before I purchased it. My steering wheel always seem to be crooked I took it to the dealer for an alignment that did not fix the issue of the car going side to side. I took it to three other shops for alignments and the car still seems to go in different directions no matter how correct they get the steering wheel. I also took the car to the dealership about the AC system…

    NHTSA complaint #11764507 · source
12. Filed Sep 6, 2026TXSteering

    Heavy and sticky steering. While cornering or turning steering wheels can become stuck and does not return to central position and is very heavy. Reported to Mazda USA but they refuse to fix even though this is a know issue with a recall. Concen for the safety of my family while driving the car.

    NHTSA complaint #11762426 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology