Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2024. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-90 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 CX-90 | 35 | 2 |
| 2024 CX-90Most complaints | 363 | 11 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Steering196
- Engine59
- Electrical system51
- Unknown or other50
- Forward collision avoidance42
- Power train34
- Service brakes25
- Fuel/propulsion system22
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 3 model-year variants; 3 of 3 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 MAZDA CX-90 SUV MHEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 12.7 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Mazda CX-90-MHEV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 3 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.3–9.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CX-90 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 8.5 | 9.4 |
| 2025 | CX-90 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 8.4 | 9.3 |
| 2024 | CX-90 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 8.4 | 9.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
403 CX-90 cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 2025 | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| 2024 | 115 | 115 | 0 |
| 2023 | 57 | 56 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the CX-90 in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A sudden increase of effort may be felt when steering the vehicle due to an excessive friction force of worm gear incorporated in the steering gear assembly. Sudden and unexpected change of steering effort while driving may increase the risk of an accident. Th…
The images of the front-, side-, and rear-view cameras may not appear on the centre display monitor due to improper processing logic in the view monitor camera control module.Loss of camera images when in reverse and/or using the 360° monitor can increase the …
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
11 campaigns cover the CX-90.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
NHTSA recalls