Mazda CX-90 Complaints

526 consumer complaints on file.

#11745969June 23, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
On May 2, 2026, I took my 2024 Mazda CX‑90 to Mazda of Orange because the steering wheel was getting stuck and there was a loud chirping noise when turning the car on and off. The dealership kept my car for 28 days. When I picked it up, they told me the noise was fixed. After three days, the noise returned. The next morning, the car would not start, so I had to jump it and take it back. They said it was the brake assembly line and claimed it was safe to drive when it wasn’t. They also said the bottom battery was giving errors. I had already replaced the top battery in April 2026 for $300, and they replaced the bottom one under warranty. When I brought it in, all dashboard warning lights were on, and the car warned me not to drive over 30 mph. They replaced the battery again but could not explain the warning lights. This was my sixth visit, and they kept blaming rain or fog even when the weather was clear. Two weeks after getting the car back, all warning lights came on again on [XXX]. At [XXX], while taking my husband to the airport, I was afraid to turn the car off. I hit a bump, the lights turned off, then came back on — which makes me think there is an electrical short. Now the transmission jerks hard, especially when the i‑Stop activates. I bought the car in April 2025; it has 47,700 miles, and I have taken it in six times. [XXX] from the mediation department told me he would start a buyback on June 20, 2026, but he is now ignoring my calls. Name: [XXX] VIN: [XXX] Case #: [XXX] License Plate: [XXX] Vehicle: 2024 Mazda CX‑90 (factory warranty still active) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11745767June 22, 2026
STEERING
Steering wheel gets stuck when holding turns like a left turn on stoplight, or freeway interchange. Have to forced the wheel back to straight.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11745104June 18, 2026
STEERING
When you turn, the steering wheel doesn't retract or turn back on it's own. You have to give it tug or jerk, which makes it dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744852June 17, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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 “Steering Assist Unavailable” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several dealers, however the failure was not duplicated. The contact informed the dealers that the vehicle needed to be driven on the expressway for the failure to occur. The contact stated that the failure did not occur while driving the vehicle at slow speeds on the local streets. The contact stated that the failure was persistent while driving on the expressway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744104June 15, 2026
STEERING
Steering wheel still locks up after recall was done whenever turning wheel gets hard and almost doesn't Want to turn off of turning position to straight position
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743856June 13, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR
My driver door would not open from the inside. Doors are unlocked, but only the driver side door will not open from the inside. Driver side door can only open from the outside.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743842June 13, 2026
STEERING
Following the remedy performed under recall 24V-022, the steering continues to exhibit intermittent issues. The wheel occasionally feels suddenly heavy or resistant, with a sticky, stiff sensation that builds gradually before returning to normal. This is most noticeable at speeds between 15–25 mph while simultaneously turning, such as navigating parking lots, intersections, or slow cornering. The issue also occurs unpredictably with no consistent trigger outside of those conditions. The problem persists despite the recall repair having been completed. The vehicle will be taken to local Mazda dealership (Modesto Mazda) to have re-inspected of issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743774June 12, 2026
SEAT BELTS
The front passenger occupant detection system and seatbelt warning system may not function properly for lighter-weight passengers in the Mazda CX-90. When a front-seat passenger weighs approx. 90 pounds or less, the vehicle may not recognize that the passenger is present. In these situations: • The passenger airbag remains OFF. • No seatbelt warning or audible seatbelt alert is activated when the passenger is unbelted. • “Fasten Passenger Seatbelt” warning alarm is generated when the passenger exits the vehicle, the driver continues driving and seat is empty. This behavior has been repeatedly demonstrated and is easily reproducible. The same condition was also reproduced in a new 2026 Mazda CX-90 directly from a dealership lot and in a 2026 Mazda CX-90 loaner, suggesting this is not an isolated vehicle issue. My vehicle has been presented for service four times at three different Mazda dealerships. Technicians have observed the condition, Mazda regional technicians were consulted, and a manufacturer-recommended reconfiguration/recalibration procedure was performed. The condition remains unresolved. No diagnostic trouble codes are generated when this occurs. Because no fault codes are present, no repair has been offered. Mazda Corporate has advised that the vehicle is operating as intended and referred me to the owner’s manual. My concern is that lighter-weight front-seat passengers may not receive required seatbelt warnings because the occupant detection system does not consistently recognize them as occupants. Additionally, the system generates a seatbelt warning after the passenger exits the vehicle and the seat is empty, indicating a discrepancy between actual seat occupancy and system recognition. Mazda has reviewed multiple videos documenting this behavior in more than one vehicle. Despite this documentation and multiple service visits, no corrective action has been provided, and the condition continues to occur.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743652June 12, 2026
STEERING
Few months after the steering recall we started experiencing issues with increased resistance while turning the steering wheel. Sometimes the steering is not very smooth. Was told the solutuon to this issue was a other repair that was not covered under the recall. Unfortunately we are past the 36k mile warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743320June 10, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
On March 27, 2026, while driving approximately 20-35 mph on a city street in clear daytime conditions, my vehicle unexpectedly activated Smart Brake Support (SBS) and applied the brakes hard enough to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. There was no vehicle directly in front of me and no obvious obstruction that would have required emergency braking. Immediately prior to braking, the vehicle displayed brake warnings and alerts inside the cabin. The sudden braking created a safety risk because the vehicle came to a complete stop in an active travel lane without warning. Had another vehicle been following closely, a rear-end collision could have occurred. The event was reported to my Mazda dealership, Herzog-Meier Mazda, on March 30, 2026, the next business day after it occurred. The dealership advised that the vehicle should not have behaved this way because the applicable software update related to the Smart Brake Support system had already been installed. The vehicle was subsequently returned to the dealership for further investigation on April 22, 2026, and remained there for an extended period while Mazda reviewed the incident. Mazda regional technical personnel reviewed vehicle data and confirmed that Smart Brake Support activated during the event. Mazda's conclusion was that the system operated as designed because vehicle data indicated a perceived collision risk. However, Mazda also stated that no camera footage from the event was retained and that the surrounding conditions could not be independently verified. As a result, Mazda was unable to identify what specific object or condition triggered the emergency braking event. No repairs were performed, and Mazda recommended returning the vehicle to service. The Smart Brake Support system remains available for inspection. The event has been reviewed by the dealership, Mazda regional technical personnel, and Mazda Customer Experience. No defect was acknowledged by Mazda, despite the unexpected full braking event
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743286June 10, 2026
STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
Just purchased this vehicle and find the steering to be tight, jerky, and when on the freeway and there is a connector joint where two sections of road meet the vehicle veers almost to the next lane. And when applying the brakes when exiting at freeway speed brakes shudder. The vehicle has had the recall #6524A done but the steering is still dangerous. Brake fix is supposed to be addressed soon by Mazda. Vehicle is a lemon.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743274June 10, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Instrument cluster will reboot during braking at random times. All warning lights turn on, gauges go to zero and front wipers are set off. This happens for 1-3 seconds. Mazda replaced instrument cluster but only made issue worsen they said it’s safe to drive but very distracting especially when turning onto busy roads. Currently being experienced by multiple other vehicles, so not isolated. Bought in February 2026 and started in early March 2026, currently still an issue as of June 2026.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743159June 10, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle’s radiator has gone out with a hole in it next to where the hoses connect and the vehicle only has 45,000 miles on the odometer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743005June 9, 2026
STEERING
Sticky Steering wheel issue. Would not let vehicle turn and would hold. Safety issue as almost hit the curb and others serval times. Need to pull hard out of it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742972June 9, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
The contact was driving a 2026 Mazda Motor. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the contact discovered that while the front passenger seat was not occupied, when the passenger did not weigh enough the front passenger side air bag was inoperative; the contact stated that while the front passenger seat was not occupied the "fasten passenger seatbelt" message was displayed on the instrument panel and the fasten seat belt alarm went off. A dealer was contacted however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,133.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742953June 9, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that while the front passenger seat was occupied by her [XXX] daughter, weighing [XXX], on several occasions, the front passenger's side airbag warning light remained illuminated, indicating the system failed to detect the occupant. Additionally, after the passenger exited the vehicle, the seat belt warning chime consistently sounded. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers, where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742726June 8, 2026
STEERING
There is momentary increase in steering effort during the drive cycle in model year (MY) 2024 Mazda CX-90 vehicle. Sometimes, I have to push too hard when turning the steering back from a turn. This problem was initially fixed on my vehicle by a recall campaign(24V-022 ) in 2024, but the issue has now reappeared.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742596June 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
POWERTRAIN The vehicle will jerk forward when taking off from a stop. Happened 2 times today 6/7/2026 in the span of 1 hour. Both times within 1 minutes minute of driving amd gettimg to a stop. Safety at risk of i am teyomg to get into a road where traffic is coming. Has not been checked by a dealer. No warning lights or otjer symptoms
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742001June 4, 2026
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle radiator cracked at 31k miles on the highway leaving myself and my family stranded. My roof has been leaking since I bought the vehicle and Mazda keeps saying they can't replicate the issue and if I can find it they will then fix it. I don't think that's my job. I bought a car that I expected to be able to drive safely without issues. I don't want to play find the issue because I'm not a mechanic or manufacturer. It has been in and out of the shop since purchase in October 2023. Longest period was about 28 days. It's currently in the shop for the radiator and many people are having the same issue. They say I am 3 weeks past warranty but with these items being known issue I don't want to have to pay for them.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741525June 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
My 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus has experienced repeated hybrid system failures. The vehicle currently has an active "Hybrid System Malfunction" warning light. This is the latest in a series of 17 recalls and recurring defects since purchase in July 2023. Most recently, the vehicle was out of service from February 14, 2026 to approximately March 18, 2026 due to a severe transmission fluid leak, which the dealer (Nealson Mazda Cool Springs, TN) acknowledged was common in this model. The current hybrid system malfunction warning poses a direct safety concern as it affects the vehicle's powertrain and reliability. I am a daily driver of this vehicle and have two young children who ride in it regularly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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