2025 Mazda CX-90 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2025 Mazda CX-90 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Mazda CX-90. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2025 Mazda CX-90 get?

The 2025 Mazda CX-90 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (24 city / 28 highway).

2025 Mazda CX-90 at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints34

Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Combined25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Mazda CX-90 recalls 2

Electrical System:instrument Panel:fuel Gauge:fuel Level Float/sensor/sending Unit NHTSA Campaign #25V568000 · manufacturer #7825I · 02/09/2025

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.

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…

Structure:interior Panels:dashboard NHTSA Campaign #24V814000 · manufacturer #7124J · 31/10/2024

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Mazda CX-90 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Forward Collision Avoidance

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2025 Mazda CX-90 safety ratings

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Frontal — driver★★★★★

Frontal — passenger★★★★★

Side — front seat★★★★★

Side — rear seat★★★★★

Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 15.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Frontal crash test — 2025 Mazda CX-90 SUV AWD

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Side barrier test — 2025 Mazda CX-90 SUV AWD

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Side pole test — 2025 Mazda CX-90 SUV AWD

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Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Mazda CX-90 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Mazda CX-90 MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg

City24 mpg

Highway28 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,100

EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Electric range490 mi

Charge time (240V)2.1 hours

Forced inductionTurbocharged

Engine start-stopYes

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Mazda CX-90 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,500

Fuel only$15,500

Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy Open

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 “sticky steering”) 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 com…

NHTSA #RQ26002 · Steering · opened Jan 2026

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 272

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 272.

SUBJECT: ORDERING REQUIREMENT FOR AT COMPONENTS FOR H3T (INLINE 6) Use this guide before ordering or replacing an AT component on applicable H3T vehicles. QUICK CHECKLIST BEFORE ORDERING • Confirm the vehicle is a CX-90 (KK) or CX-70 (KJ) with H3T and is withi…

Bulletin PF-26-04 · Power Train, Engine · Sep 2026