At roughly 15,000 miles, the OEM Falken tires experienced severe, premature tread degradation down to the cords under regular driving conditions. Mazda is aware of the defect, as documented in TSB 02-003/26 regarding higher-than-expected wear rates on these factory tires. Driving a 5,000-lb SUV with compromised tire integrity presents a severe safety hazard, including catastrophic highway blowout and loss of control. Mazda has avoided a formal safety recall by classifying the repair as limited 'goodwill assistance' while denying warranty reimbursement to affected owners. This widespread tire defect on heavy vehicles warrants immediate regulatory investigation.
The worst 2025 Mazda CX-90 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes9
- Driver assistance9
- Engine7
- Fuel system5
- Electrical4
Problems by type
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- Brakes9
- Driver assistance9
- Engine7
- Fuel system5
- Electrical4
- Steering3
- Transmission3
- Acceleration2
- Tires2
- Body1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: instrument panel: fuel gauge: fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 the federal safety agency. 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 be assessed for this violation.
Recall number 25V568000 · Recall details
Structure: interior panels: dashboard
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An ESU that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V814000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy
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 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 driving. Sudden and unexpected change of steering effort while driving may increase the risk of a crash. ODI is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to assess the adequacy of the remedy for Recall 24V022 and to identify the cause(s) of the conditions leading to the post-remedy reports. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
RQ26002
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Mazda CX-90 284
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
2025 Mazda CX-90 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6‑cyl Hybrid | 4WD | 23-24 | 28 | 25 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl Plug-in hybrid | 4WD | 24 | 27 | 25 |
What 2025 Mazda CX-90 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
275/45R21 Falken ZIEX ct60a A/S Hi, Yesterday I went to my Mazda dealership to get an oil change and was to told my tires are at 4/32 backs 6/32 fronts Falken ZIEX ct60a A/S 275/45R21 I bought my 2025 Mazda CX90 PHEV on 8/1/25 and has 13020 as of today. They told me Mazda and Falken have a settlement agreement and know the tires are faulty BUT wont replace for free till 3/32.. I told them I don't feel safe driving on these tires and Falken acknowledge the tires have an issue they should be replaced before our Wisconsin harsh winters.. BUT they wont till the trend goes to 3/32. The dealership wants me to replace these tires now as we have harsh Wisconsin winters and these tires wont be safe to drive on for the upcoming winter and because the CX90 is so heavy they don't think with this trend it would have stopping issues on these tires.. I've never heard of tires going so bad so fast. Can you please help.. Thank you
I was driving on the freeway at about 60mph with my family in the car (kids in backseat). The sunroof spontaneously exploded (sounded like a gunshot went off in the vehicle). Most of the glass shot upward and behind us. The sunshade was closed so no one was injured, but this is a huge safety hazard to drivers in the vehicle as well as behind us on the road. The dealer is trying to pass it off as a rock hitting the windshield. I suppose there is no official way to prove whether this did occur, but EVEN SO, in any event, if a rock caused the sunroof to EXPLODE as opposed to just shattering or chipping that is a huge manufacturing safety issue. Sunroofs should never explode. The car is currently sitting at the dealer, I'm going to request a formal inspection.
The steering seems to be malfunctioning and is hesitant or sticking when operating the vehicle. The steering wheel seems to hesitate or stick only during left hand turns, even slight ones. If you do not manually pull the steering wheel back after turning, it will stay in the position and not return as it should. This issue posses a severe safety risk to my family and others if the steering component does not perform properly. An accident could easily occur as a result of this issue. The issue has not been confirmed by an authorized dealer yet. I am taking the vehicle to a Mazda dealership in the next week or so. No warning lamps or messages occur prior to or during the issue. This issue was first noticed 9/21/26.
I stopped for gas and when I removed the gas cap air came of out of the filler pipe like it was under high pressure. I could not fuel the vehicle because of the force of the air coming out of the tank blew gas out and shut off the pump. I started and shut off the car numerous times without the gas cap on and with it on which did nothing to affect the issue. It finally stopped after turning off all fans, radio and all accessories in the car and starting it without gas cap. The symptom lasted for more than 25 minutes. When I took my vehicle in for service they told me it was due to temperature change. I have not experienced anything like this with any other vehicle.
The vehicle utilizes I-Stop, which comes on when stopping and while traveling down the interstate when the computer isn’t registering throttle input as a way to increase fuel economy. At least a dozen times now, the vehicle has failed to register throttle input, which isn't allowing the vehicle to restart when traveling down the road. The tachometer will remain at zero even with the pedal all the way to the floor. This has even happened while traveling down [XXX] in Northern Virginia placing myself and my family at risk of a collision. We have taken the vehicle in for service and mazda has been unable to replicate the issue or successfully diagnose the problem. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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!!" appeared on the dash, and abruptly braked without driver input, creating a significant rear-end collision risk. My dog was thrown from the back seat as a result of the braking. Another unexpected braking incident occurred the following morning when I was backing out of my driveway. Similar unexpected braking behavior has occurred earlier in my ownership of the vehicle as well. I brought the vehicle to a Mazda dealership for diagnosis on September 10, 2026 (their earliest available appointment). They kept and tested the vehicle, but were unable to reproduce the condition or identify a cause. No repair has been made that explains or corrects the unexpected braking. On October 2, the dealership informed me that the vehicle was ready to be picked up and that they considered nothing to be wrong with it. The service manager, Rocky, told my husband that a "critter or shadow" could have caused the braking. I did not observe any squirrel, pedestrian, vehicle, object, or other hazard in front of or behind the vehicle during the incidents. I remain concerned that the vehicle may unexpectedly apply the brakes again, particularly in traffic and/or with my young son in the car. I do not feel comfortable driving it with my family while the cause is unidentified and no repair has been attempted. Mazda has been notified of the issue and I have requested a repurchase/buyback of the vehicle.
The vehicle experience a "Severe Engine Malfunction" alert on the dash board. Mazda Dealership stated it was low pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced at a few months of ownership. Automatic wipers malfunctioned because wipers were hitting the front pillars at driver side. Mazda dealership disabled auto wiper functionality. Unknown Leak found on passenger side beneath the battery area.
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.
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Questions about the 2025 Mazda CX-90
Is the 2025 Mazda CX-90 reliable?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 2025 Mazda CX-90, close to a typical CX-90 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mazda CX-90?
Brakes, with 9 complaints. Next is driver assistance (9).
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-90 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and structure.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Mazda CX-90 get?
Official estimates for the 2025 Mazda CX-90 range from 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.3L 6-cyl hybrid, 4WD) gets 23-24 city and 28 highway.
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