repaired · 2026 Q3
Body control module: software
Risk. An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 Mazda CX-90Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2025 Mazda CX-90, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-568 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Mazda CX-90 has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Service brakes
7Engine
6Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Electrical system
3Lane departure
3Power train
3Steering
2Back over prevention
118 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 Mazda CX-90 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. An ESU that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other CX-90 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CX-90 median. How we score
'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Mazda CX-90 safety ratings
2025 Mazda CX-90 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2025 Mazda CX-90, and the recalls they led to.
- Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedyOpen
In owners' words
What CX-90 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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!!"…
So, if the car is on electric and I press on break, sometimes breaks feels like it's delayed to response. The car will switch to gas after it and the break will work. This happened to me in the 2024 and 2025 CX90 PHEV version. I had that issue multiple times.
The brakes make noise. I asked Mazda if there were any recall. The service person replied there is on the brakes but they were doing it in groups and it was not my group yet.
Own a 2025 CX-90?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.