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2026 Mazda CX-90Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints for the 2026 Mazda CX-90. Most complaints involve electrical system (9) and steering (3). The EPA rates it 25–26 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
25–26mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
15
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,500est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2026 Mazda CX-90 as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

15 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2026 – Oct 2026
  1. Electrical system9
  2. Steering3
  3. Visibility/wiper2
  4. Fuel/propulsion system2
  5. Air bags2
  6. Fuel system, gasoline1
  7. Vehicle speed control1
  8. Engine1
  9. Seat belts1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each CX-90 model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
202537
202615
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

9 reports
“While driving the vehicle, the entire instrument cluster repeatedly turns off and "reboots". All warning lights appear, gauge needles drop to zero, then it all turns back on to normal operation. This has happened intermittently since purchasing the vehicle new. Currently has 1150mi”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 30, 2026Electrical systemODI 11774709

Steering

3 reports
“Incident #1 Upon startup vehicle did not have power steering. Power steering light was on gauge cluster, ready light was flashing on the dash, could not shift from park (have video of failure). Ongoing Incident: Incident has been ongoing since 300 miles- while driving all lights come on the dash and the gauge cluster shuts down, windshield wipers come on and then gauge cluster starts back up, all while going about 45mph. has occurred 4+ times. Vehicle has been in and out of service - total 26 days in service and is where it presently sits.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 19, 2026Steering, Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11772101

Visibility/wiper

2 reports
“Component: Instrument cluster/dash electrical system, with linked wiper activation. 2026 Mazda CX-90, VIN [XXX]. Vehicle available for inspection. Safety risk: While driving, warning icons flood on (amber, sometimes a large red brake/emergency-stop icon) for 2-5 seconds, with an unrequested single wiper pass. Speedometer, gear indicator, and MPG stay active. On this occurrence, the malfunction happened twice in immediate succession — as soon as the reset resolved, it recurred within about one second, which has not happened before. This occurred with 3 passengers in the vehicle during a road trip. The icon flood obscures whether a real emergency warning is present, at speeds ~45 mph. Also occurs up to 65mph highway speeds. Reproduced by dealer: No — dealer (Southern States Mazda) held vehicle 3+ weeks, drove it only ~6 miles, closed as "not replicated." Dealer staff said another local CX-90 owner has the identical issue and is filing a lemon law claim. Inspected by others: 3 dealer visits (16 business days out of service). Reviewed by Mazda corporate case manager (Case #[XXX], opened April 2026) via logs, photos, video. No police/insurance inspection — no…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 25, 2026Electrical system, Visibility/wiperODI 11767014
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid · 3.3L 6-cyl turbo hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline · Regular Gasoline
EV range
500 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
CX-90 4WD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; PHEV · 4-Wheel Drive
242826$3,000159
CX-90 4WD
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo, SIDI; Mild Hybrid · 4-Wheel Drive
232825$2,500358
CX-90 4WD
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo, SIDI; Mild Hybrid · 4-Wheel Drive
232825$3,100354
  • CX-90 4WD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; PHEV
    24 city · 28 hwy · $3,000/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
  • CX-90 4WD
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo, SIDI; Mild Hybrid
    23 city · 28 hwy · $2,500/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
  • CX-90 4WD
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo, SIDI; Mild Hybrid
    23 city · 28 hwy · $3,100/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
MAZDA CX-90 SUV MHEV AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
15.5%
Overall
5 / 5
MAZDA CX-90 SUV PHEV 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 11, 2026Vehicle 21117Vehicle 21116
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat 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.
09 —FAQ

2026 CX-90 questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Mazda CX-90 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 11, 2026.

What are the most common 2026 Mazda CX-90 problems?

Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (9), steering (3), visibility/wiper (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2026 Mazda CX-90 get?

The EPA rates the 2026 Mazda CX-90 at 25–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

How safe is the 2026 Mazda CX-90?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2026 Mazda CX-90 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026