2024 Mazda CX-90: common problems and reliability
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799 owner complaints, most about steering. 11 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 CX-90?The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has 799 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 11 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and engine.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Mazda CX-90 vehicles (US, public record).
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Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 CX-90
steering:critical fasteners
Campaign 23V429000Mazda 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.
forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert
Campaign 23V553000Mazda 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."
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 23V718000Mazda 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."
power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
Campaign 23V719000Mazda 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.
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steering
Campaign 24V022000Mazda 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.
forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Campaign 24V349000Mazda 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.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm):software
Campaign 24V816000Mazda 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 system:software
Campaign 24V814000Mazda 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.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 24V815000Mazda 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.
electrical system:propulsion system:inverter
Campaign 24V817000Mazda 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.
electrical system:body control module:software
Campaign 25V568000Mazda 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between driving experience and reliability concerns.
Owner insights cover all generations of the CX-90. See the full CX-90 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
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