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2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in HybridRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints for the 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid. Most complaints involve electrical system (6) and engine (3). NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
—
No EPA rating found
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
13
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
—
No EPA estimate
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
13 complaints filed with NHTSA · Dec 2024 – Jan 2026
- Electrical system6
- Engine3
- Steering2
- Power train2
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Vehicle speed control1
- Suspension1
- Lane departure1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Electrical system
6 reports
“The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV. The contact stated that the hybrid battery failed to charge above 80 percent, and the "Engine Malfunction" warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25.”
Engine
3 reports
“After driving >2000 miles or about a month, I could hear a loud, grunting/grinding noise when accelerating aggressively from 1st to 2nd gear when on EV or gas mode. Brought the vehicle at the dealership service department 4 times already, each time MAZDA Headquarters in California confirmed that this is a known and documented condition. According to Mazda, the grunt noise you’re hearing when the vehicle shifts from first to second gear under medium to aggressive throttle is considered normal operation. It has been determined that this does not affect the drivability or reliability of the vehicle, and it is safe to drive. The transmission is operating as designed and performing within normal parameters. Mazda is continuing to collect data on this condition as part of their ongoing commitment to improvement. However, I totally disagreed to their answer and that the truth is that they don't know how to fix it, unless tearing down completely the transmission to find out what the cause is! I feel it is a safety problem as explained by a top transmission repair shop: "In most cases, a loud, grunting or grinding noise when accelerating from 1st to 2nd gear would…”
Steering
2 reports
“It feels like the steering is pulling me off the road sometimes. It takes a lot of effort to recorrect the steering”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5Mazda CX-90 PHEV SUV AWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 12.7%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 20112
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2025 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.
What are the most common 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (6), engine (3), steering (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
How safe is the 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026