Mazda CX-90 Complaints

365 consumer complaints on file.

#11735664May 4, 2026
STEERING
The steering sticks both left and right while driving. The danger of overcorrection and/or running off the road. This has not been looked at by anyone yet. I know this is a reportable defect but it's not attached to this vehicle yet. No warning lights. This was noticed within the first week of owning the vehicle (second owner).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735033May 1, 2026
STEERING
When driving at highway speeds, steering wheel locks in leftward position. I cannot manually move the steering wheel at this time for around 15 seconds. It happens unexpectedly and is a safety hazard. I brought it to Mazda dealership and they did not fix it. They performed an airbag clockspring replacement and this has not fixed the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734988April 30, 2026
STEERING
The sterring wheel becomes stiff and hard to steer. It veers to the right. Almost like it locks up. Very concerning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734905April 30, 2026
STEERING
The power steering system in our 2024 Mazda CX-90 intermittently "sticks" while steering, requiring noticeably increased effort to turn the wheel before it suddenly releases. The symptom matches the defect described in NHTSA Recall 24V-022 (sticky steering due to worm gear friction in the power steering assembly) and the ongoing NHTSA Recall Query into vehicles where the 24V-022 remedy has failed to resolve the issue. Component: Power steering gear / worm gear assembly. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: The intermittent increase in steering effort followed by sudden release creates a real risk of overcorrection, particularly during lane changes, highway driving, and turns from a stop. The driver cannot predict when the wheel will resist or release, which compromises the ability to maintain a consistent lane position and respond to road conditions. Dealer/service confirmation: UNKNOWN at this time — we are scheduling a dealer inspection. We will update if the dealer reproduces or documents the condition. Manufacturer/police/insurance inspection: None to date. No crash has occurred. Warning lamps or messages: None. No dashboard warnings, no error codes, and no messages have appeared before or during the sticking events. The condition is purely tactile through the steering wheel and is intermittent. The vehicle's recall status shows no active open recalls, suggesting any prior remedy under 24V-022 was already performed, yet the sticky steering symptom is still present — consistent with the complaints driving the current NHTSA investigation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734685April 29, 2026
STEERING
Steering randomly gets stuck in a ‘notch’ on sweeping left hand turns and needs to be forced back to centre with a lot of effort. Mazda dealer has dismissed the issue on 3 separate occasions as they cannot replicate on the very short test drive they take it on near the shop despite asking them to take it on a longer test. I do not feel confident or safe driving the car on the highway due to this defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734609April 29, 2026
STEERING
The contact owns a 2024 Mazda CX-90. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was stiff and was sticking while turning. Additionally, the vehicle failed to drive straight. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V022000 (STEERING); however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, where the failure was associated with the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,950.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734505April 29, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
1) What component or system failed? The issue appears to involve the vehicle’s electrical system and hybrid system, as well as brake-related electronic systems. The vehicle displayed multiple warnings including “Hybrid System Malfunction” and “Critical Vehicle Malfunction.” The electronic parking brake system was also affected during the incident, including a situation where the brake could not be released while the vehicle was in motion. The affected components are available for inspection upon request. 2) How was safety put at risk? Safety was put at risk because the malfunction occurred while driving and involved critical system warnings and brake-related issues, including the inability to release the electronic parking brake. The sudden appearance of a “Critical Vehicle Malfunction” warning during operation created concern about potential loss of vehicle control and safe braking capability in traffic. 3) Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer? The issue has not been fully resolved. The vehicle previously underwent service for a high-voltage hybrid battery replacement, but the current symptoms continue to occur repeatedly. The problem has not yet been confirmed as permanently resolved by the dealer. 4) Has the vehicle been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance, etc.? UNKNOWN 5) Were there warning lamps or symptoms before failure? Yes. Over the past two weeks, multiple warning lights and messages have appeared almost daily, including: Check Engine Light Hybrid System Malfunction i-Stop malfunction Intermittent brake / electronic parking brake warnings A “Critical Vehicle Malfunction” warning occurred once while driving, along with multiple simultaneous alerts. These warnings sometimes disappear after restarting the vehicle but consistently reappear during normal driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734393April 28, 2026
STEERING
Steering wheel feels stuck about the 2:30 position, requiring to pull steering wheel back .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734118April 27, 2026
STEERING
We bought or Mazda cx 90 pre owned from a dealer so all recalls, billions etc had been taken care of. We been to notice a “sticky” steering wheel which is gradually getting worse. When taking on/off ramps on interstate we must yank steering wheel to correct direction as the wheel doesn’t move on its own. We are very concerned we will be in a serious wreck due to this. There is not a current recall or bulletin out from Mazda. We do plan to contact Mazda to have them hopefully give us a new steering column. This should be a recall for all 2014 Mazdas as this is a serious safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733912April 26, 2026
STEERING
This was an issue included in a prior recall (NHTSA #24V022000). My car received the Mazda repair for this recall but this did not solve the problem. Steering wheel still sticks when turning. I then have to overcorrect in the opposite direction to unstick out of the turn which results in the car suddenly jolting in the opposite direction once the steering wheel becomes unstuck. I see this as dangerous as it could cause an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733664April 24, 2026
ENGINE
Radiator leaking at seems causing engine to overheat. The radiators on 2024 and earlier CX-90 are failing at the seems of the radiator. This is a known issue to Mazda, hundreds of vehicles are having to be repaired for this manufacturing defect and they are charging the consumer $2800.00 to repair something which should be covered under a recall. This vehicle is a lemon and they refuse to stand behind their product.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733436April 23, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel tank pressurization systems on my 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV have failed, and the vehicle is currently available for inspection at Dolan Mazda in Reno. This defect puts the safety of myself and others at risk because the vehicle gurgles and sprays raw gasoline out of the filler neck during refueling, creating a severe fire and environmental hazard at public gas stations. The issue first appeared on March 23, 2026, during a road trip from Reno to Las Vegas, with dashboard warnings stating Fuel Tank Malfunction, Avoid Refueling, Have the vehicle inspected and Engine Malfunction. The vehicle was inspected and supposedly repaired by Jerry Seiner Mazda on March 24, 2026, but the problem recurred during the return trip from Las Vegas to Reno on March 29, 2026, when it again spit fuel at the pump. The failures consistently occurred midway through long road trips at refueling stops in Tonopah, Beatty, and Hawthorne, Nevada. During these incidents, the vehicle was completely unable to accept fuel, causing significant distress as I was nearly stranded with young children in remote desert areas with limited resources. I barely managed to reach my destination on the remaining range. Although I have documented these specific malfunction messages and safety incidents, the vehicle has been at Dolan Mazda since April 17, 2026, where the dealer and manufacturer have been unable to reproduce the issue in a stationary shop environment despite it being the second formal repair attempt for a life-threatening fuel system failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733208April 23, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The parking cameras will fail to activate unexpectedly when backing up or if the cameras are activated using the manual button. The issue is similar to what is described in Mazda Safety Recall 6223J: "Images of the front-, side-, and rear-view cameras may flicker and, in some cases, may no longer appear on the center display monitor. Improper processing logic in the view monitor camera control module may cause image deterioration. Loss of front-, side-, and rear-view camera images when in reverse and/or using the 360-degree monitor can increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning preceding the occurrence of this defect." I brought this issue to the dealer and Mazda USA but it remains a problem. The issue most recently occured on April 15, 2026, but has happened multiple times in the past.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733174April 23, 2026
STEERING
Steering wheel is constantly sticking and making it difficult to make certain turns. This is especially difficult on exit ramps and is a serious safety issue:
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733123April 22, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
Breaks squeal consistently only 34,000 miles was doing it when I bought it last year and they said it was just cause it was sitting and would get better never really has always squeals when breaking Steering when turning is glitchy catchy sticks like doesn't turn smooth or go back to center smooth causing you or car to jerk turn unsafe like I see recalls for these same similar things but my car doesn't currently have a recall for any of it by entering vin
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732169April 19, 2026
STEERING
In the past month or two the steering has become sticky, stiff or notchy initially occurring while completing turns on sweeping highway entrance ramps. This exact issue has now progressed to all driving conditions even when making minor steering adjustments on straight roads. I have not yet contacted the dealer or manufacturer with this concerning safety problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732075April 18, 2026
AIR BAGS
Was involved in an auto accident where the person t-boned my car on the passenger side. Airbags on the left side of the car including driver and steering wheel airbags did not deploy on impact.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11731918April 17, 2026
STEERING
The steering wheel in the car is sticky when turning both right and left, it is more pronounced in deeper turns such as on and off-ramps.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731734April 16, 2026
STEERING
Since about 9 months ago, the steering wheel has been “pulling/tugging” when driving on a curb, even the slightest curb, specially when over 50mph. No warnings lights on, vehicle has has an alignment in the last year. And it is not a “line assist” problem. I turned that off for a while be sure. Vehicle was inspected by an authorized Mazda service provider, and they suggest changing the steering train to fix the issue. I particularly remember this issue came up after hybrid battery was replaced. Not sure if related or not. It is a huge safety issue, as when driving at high speed it is very hard to manage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731716April 16, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
After multiple visits to the dealer—and despite a manufacturer recall addressing the issue of remaining fuel levels and estimated range—the error message has reappeared.During my most recent visit to the dealer, I was informed that they could not detect any errors.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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