KnownCarProblems2024 Mazda CX-90 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 360 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mazda CX-90, most often about the steering (52% of complaints, typically around 36,000 miles). It is the most complained-about CX-90 model year since 2000 and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2024 Mazda CX-90 problems
Steering
188 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion.
The contact 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 experienced resistance while attempting to return the steering wheel to center. The contact stated that additional force was needed to return the steering wheel to…
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that the steering rack coil was previously replaced under a recall. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH off the highway, the contact suddenly lost steering and directional control, and the vehicle independently veered out of the lane. The contact was…
Engine
53 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several warning messages were displayed on the instrument panel, including the electronic stability control and the check engine warning lights. Later, while driving, the power steering failed, causing the steering wheel to…
The contact owned a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was driving at night on a busy dark road. The police was contacted for assistance. The contact stated that it took two days for the vehicle to be towed from…
Driver assistance
50 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles. Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, assist, warnings.
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda. CX-90 the contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the blind side detector inadvertently illuminated. The contact stated that the blind side detector randomly illuminated without an object being nearby. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the blind…
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the dynamic cruise control feature failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed down and then independently accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The message âsteering…
Electrical
39 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 31,000 miles. Parts named most often: adas, propulsion system, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact leases a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while stopped and the on/off feature was activated, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that several warning messages including the "engine malfunction ", "charging system malfunction", and "eye active sense system…
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several warning messages were displayed on the instrument panel, including the electronic stability control and the check engine warning lights. Later, while driving, the power steering failed, causing the steering wheel to…
Other or unspecified
38 complaints · 11%Transmission
31 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v815000 (power train, engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shuddered abnormally.…
The contact leases a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while stopped and the on/off feature was activated, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that several warning messages including the "engine malfunction ", "charging system malfunction", and "eye active sense system…
Speed control
17 complaints · 5%Brakes
16 complaints · 4%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Mazda CX-90 recalls
Electrical: fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 mazda may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 cfr 573.6 significant civil penalties can
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: dashboard
Risk: An esu that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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, 360â° view monitor functions, and the phev high-voltage battery cooling system may not function properly.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: An engine that fails to restart increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) and the battery energy control module (becm) 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.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2024 cx-90 vehicles. The engine may not restart after the idling stop feature (I-stop) turns off the engine due to a software issue.
Electrical: inverter
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the PCM and ECM 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.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2024 cx-90 and 2025 cx-70 vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM) software may cause malfunction indicator lights to illuminate and a loss of drive power.
Driver assistance: automatic emergency braking
Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (vcm) with updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 12, 2024. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6724e.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2024 cx-90 vehicles. The brakes may activate suddenly due to the automatic braking system falsely detecting certain objects while driving.
Steering
Risk: Loss of power steering assist while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: software
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module and engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 20, 2023. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6323j.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2024 cx-90 plug-in hybrid electric (phev) vehicles. Due to a software error, the engine and electric motor may shut down unexpectedly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Driver assistance: camera
Risk: A camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the view monitor control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 20, 2023. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6223j.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2024 cx-90 and mazda3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Backup camera: external/pedestrian alert
Risk: Inaccurate external warning sounds may confuse pedestrians about the direction of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the avas isb amplifier software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 18, 2023. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6123h.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2024 cx-90 vehicles. Software in the approaching vehicle audible system (avas) information sound box (isb) amplifier may be missing, which can cause inaccurate, external pedestrian warning sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 141, "minimum sound requirements for hybrid electric vehicles."
Suspension: critical fasteners
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy
Summary
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 âsticky steeringâ) 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 completed prior to the reported incident. Recall 24v022 addresses a sudden and unexpected change of steering effort while driving caused by excessive worm gear friction force. After receiving the recall 24v022 remedy, consumers report sudden increases of steering effort while dr
Questions about the 2024 Mazda CX-90
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mazda CX-90?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (188 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); engine (53 complaints, typically around 29,000 miles); driver assistance (50 complaints, typically around 13,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Mazda CX-90 have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 2, 2025 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Mazda CX-90?
- It is the most complained-about CX-90 model year since 2000, with 360 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Mazda CX-90 years
- 2024
- 2025