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2024-2026 Mazda CX-90 Problems: 12 Known Issues

2024-2026 model years · 1,800+ owner reports · Updated September 2026

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Issue summary

According to Au7o's analysis of 1,800+ owner reports, the 2024-2026 Mazda CX-90 has 12 documented known issues, with 8 rated critical. The most serious are Engine Stalling / Loss of Power (Recall Related) ($0-$0 repair), PHEV Inverter Control Software Fault — Warning Lights and Loss of Drive Power in EV Mode (Recall 7024J / NHTSA 24V817) ($0-$0 repair), View Monitor Control Module Software Fault — Rearview, Front and 360° View Camera Images Fail to Display (Recall 6223J / NHTSA 23V718) ($0-$0 repair), Smart Brake Support Front Crossing-Object False Detection — Sudden Unrequested Automatic Emergency Braking (Recall 6724E / NHTSA 24V349) ($0-$0 repair), Sudden Increase in Steering Effort ('Sticky Steering') — Recall 24V022 / Failed-Remedy Investigation RQ26002, 48V MHEV Battery Cell Imbalance — Engine Malfunction Light, Loss of Hybrid Assist and Fail-Safe Mode (DTC P0DAB), Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU) Software Fault — Inoperative Defroster, Seat-Belt Warning, 360° Monitor & HV Battery Cooling — Recall 7124J / NHTSA 24V814 and i-stop Fails to Restart the Engine After Idling Stop — 48V Mild Hybrid PCM/BECM Software (Recall 7024J / NHTSA 24V816) ($0-$0 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Engine Stalling / Loss of Power (Recall Related) with 1,800 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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All 12 Known Issues

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STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Some steering and suspension bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, which can cause the steering intermediate shaft, the front anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensor harnesses, or the front upper control arms to detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Campaign #23V42900015/06/2023

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. Software in the Approaching Vehicle Audible System (AVAS) Information Sound Box (ISB) amplifier may be missing, which can cause inaccurate, external pedestrian warning sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid Electric Vehicles."

Campaign #23V55300004/08/2023

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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What are the most common Mazda CX-90 problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 1,800+ owner reports, the 2024-2026 Mazda CX-90 has 12 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Engine Stalling / Loss of Power (Recall Related), PHEV Inverter Control Software Fault — Warning Lights and Loss of Drive Power in EV Mode (Recall 7024J / NHTSA 24V817), View Monitor Control Module Software Fault — Rearview, Front and 360° View Camera Images Fail to Display (Recall 6223J / NHTSA 23V718). Of these, 8 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Mazda CX-90 reliable?

The 2024-2026 Mazda CX-90 has 12 known issues documented across 1,800+ owner reports. 8 issues are rated critical: Engine Stalling / Loss of Power (Recall Related) and PHEV Inverter Control Software Fault — Warning Lights and Loss of Drive Power in EV Mode (Recall 7024J / NHTSA 24V817) and View Monitor Control Module Software Fault — Rearview, Front and 360° View Camera Images Fail to Display (Recall 6223J / NHTSA 23V718) and Smart Brake Support Front Crossing-Object False Detection — Sudden Unrequested Automatic Emergency Braking (Recall 6724E / NHTSA 24V349) and Sudden Increase in Steering Effort ('Sticky Steering') — Recall 24V022 / Failed-Remedy Investigation RQ26002 and 48V MHEV Battery Cell Imbalance — Engine Malfunction Light, Loss of Hybrid Assist and Fail-Safe Mode (DTC P0DAB) and Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU) Software Fault — Inoperative Defroster, Seat-Belt Warning, 360° Monitor & HV Battery Cooling — Recall 7124J / NHTSA 24V814 and i-stop Fails to Restart the Engine After Idling Stop — 48V Mild Hybrid PCM/BECM Software (Recall 7024J / NHTSA 24V816). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Mazda CX-90 problems?

Repair costs for known Mazda CX-90 issues range from $0 to $600, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Engine Stalling / Loss of Power (Recall Related), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 Engine Stalling / Loss of Power (Recall Related)?

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On the plug-in hybrid CX-90 (2.5L four-cylinder PHEV, e-Skyactiv PHEV), improper inverter control software can set malfunction indicators and cause a loss of drive power while the vehicle is operating in EV mode. Unlike the mild-hybrid stalling campaigns, this one is specific to the PHEV's traction inverter, which converts high-voltage DC to the AC that drives the traction motor — when its control logic faults, the powertrain drops to a fail-safe with little or no propulsion, potentially in traffic. It was released as one part of Mazda's multi-module 7024J program (NHTSA split the program into 24V815, 24V816 and 24V817 by affected system and population), so a CX-90 PHEV may show more than one open 7024J campaign against its VIN. This is a distinct campaign from the PHEV charging-system faults and from the 48V mild-hybrid battery imbalance fault.

Common Symptoms

  • Loss of drive power while operating in EV mode
  • Multiple malfunction indicator lights illuminate
  • Hybrid system warning message in the instrument cluster
  • Vehicle drops into fail-safe / reduced power
  • Warning chimes accompanying the power loss

How to Fix

A free recall remedy exists. Under NHTSA 24V817000 (Mazda campaign 7024J) dealers install improved inverter software at no cost. Because 7024J spans several control modules, ask the dealer to run the full VIN recall query and complete every open 7024J sub-campaign in one visit rather than only the one on the letter, and have them confirm 7124J (Dash ESU) status at the same time. If drive power is lost with the high-voltage system disabled, do not attempt to keep driving — the vehicle should be flat-bedded, and a stall-in-traffic event should be reported to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem so it is on the record. No customer-pay repair applies to the recalled condition.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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A software error in the view monitor control module of launch-year CX-90s causes the rearview camera, front camera and/or side cameras to flicker, show a black screen, or fail to display at all when reverse is selected or the 360° View Monitor is requested. Because the backup image is a federally mandated function, NHTSA treated this as a non-compliance with FMVSS 111 (Rear Visibility) rather than an ordinary defect. Roughly 10,800 model-year 2024 CX-90s built by Mazda Motor Corporation were covered, alongside MAZDA3 units, for a combined recall population near 11,900. A related dealer bulletin (SA-079-23) covers 360° View Monitor image color and stitching discrepancies, and the same monitor architecture reappears in the later Dash ESU campaign, so a CX-90 can legitimately need more than one camera-related software fix.

Common Symptoms

  • Black or blank screen when shifting into reverse
  • Rearview camera image flickers or drops out
  • 360° View Monitor image missing or partially missing
  • Front and side camera views unavailable
  • Camera image delayed or frozen on the center display

How to Fix

A free recall remedy exists. Under Mazda campaign 6223J (NHTSA 23V718000) dealers install updated view monitor control module software at no charge; owner letters were mailed in December 2023. No hardware — camera, harness or display — is replaced under this campaign, so a car that still shows a blank or flickering image after the update has a separate fault (typically a camera module or a coax/LVDS connector at the liftgate) and should be diagnosed under the new-vehicle warranty. Verify recall completion by VIN before paying for any camera diagnosis, and check whether Dash ESU recall 7124J is also open, since that campaign affects 360° View Monitor operation too.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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On 3.3 Turbo / Turbo S mild-hybrid (MHEV) CX-90s, one or more of the 12 cells in the 48-volt MHEV battery can become voltage-imbalanced, storing DTC P0DAB (cell voltage variation). The vehicle illuminates the engine malfunction warning, drops to an engine-only fail-safe mode, and disables M Hybrid Boost, i-stop, and regenerative braking; CX-90 forum owners report dealers calling the car unsafe to drive. This 48V MHEV battery fault is distinct from the inverter/PCM software loss-of-power recalls (7024J / 24V815 / 24V817).

Common Symptoms

  • Engine malfunction / warning light illuminated
  • Loss of motor assist (M Hybrid Boost) and weaker acceleration
  • i-stop and regenerative braking stop working
  • Dealer warns the vehicle could lose power
  • Limp / fail-safe engine-only mode

How to Fix

This is handled as a Mazda technical service / warranty (MSP) matter, not the software recalls: when DTC P0DAB is confirmed, the 48-volt MHEV battery is replaced under warranty per Mazda's MHEV battery service procedure (NHTSA TSB document MC-11016241). NOTE: do NOT conflate this with Safety Recall 7024J (NHTSA 24V816) or 24V815/24V817, which are inverter/PCM/ECM software reflashes for separate loss-of-power DTCs (e.g., P0A2B) and do not address P0DAB cell imbalance.

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Improper software in the Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU) on 2024-2025 CX-90s can cause multiple systems to fail to initialize at startup: the front windshield defroster, the seat-belt warning, the 360-degree view monitor, and (on PHEV) the high-voltage battery cooling system may all be inoperative, with multiple cluster warning messages. An inoperable defroster reduces visibility and a non-functioning HV cooling system risks the PHEV battery, increasing crash risk. About 80,915 CX-90/CX-70 units are affected.

Common Symptoms

  • Front defroster does not turn on at startup
  • Seat-belt warning chime/light missing
  • 360-degree / surround-view camera unavailable
  • PHEV high-voltage battery cooling not operating
  • Multiple cluster warning messages at startup, sometimes cleared by restart

How to Fix

Mazda Safety Recall 7124J (NHTSA 24V814): dealer reprograms the Dash ESU with improved software at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. If these systems fail to come on at startup, restart the vehicle as an interim step and schedule the recall reprogram promptly.

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The CX-90 has been subject to multiple recalls for engine stalling. Issues include fuel pump control module software errors, turbocharger boost control faults, and engine control module (ECM) programming that can cause unexpected engine shutdown. NHTSA campaigns 24V-014 and 24V-228 address these issues. Engine stalling while driving presents a serious safety risk.

This issue also affects: Mazda CX-5, Mazda Mazda3, Mazda Mazdaspeed6

Common Symptoms

  • Engine stalls unexpectedly while driving
  • Loss of power followed by engine shutdown
  • Check engine light and multiple warning indicators
  • Engine fails to restart immediately after stalling
  • Reduced power mode / limp mode activation

How to Fix

Take vehicle to Mazda dealer for recall service. Recalls involve ECM reprogramming, fuel pump control module updates, and in some cases, turbocharger replacement. Service is free under recall. Check NHTSA recall lookup with VIN to verify applicability.

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  • TipCheck NHTSA.gov recall lookup with your VIN - multiple recalls may apply
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  • TipAll recall repairs are free of charge at any Mazda dealer
  • TipIf stalling occurs before recall service, pull to safe location and call roadside assistance (800-222-5500)
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Mazda recalled roughly 38,900 model-year 2024 mild-hybrid CX-90s because improper software in the powertrain control module and battery energy control module can prevent the 3.3L inline-six from restarting after the i-stop idling-stop function has shut it off. On this vehicle the restart is performed by the 48V integrated starter-generator sandwiched between engine and transmission, not by a conventional starter, so when the hybrid-assist logic faults the engine simply does not relight at a stoplight or in a turn-across-traffic. Owners report a 'Hybrid System Malfunction' message, warning chimes, loss of power assist to steering and brakes, and having to shift to Park and re-cycle the ignition to recover. This is the specific no-restart-after-i-stop failure mode and is a separate NHTSA campaign from the other 7024J sub-recalls.

This issue also affects: Mazda CX-50, Mazda CX-60

Common Symptoms

  • Engine does not restart after i-stop shuts it off at a stop
  • 'Hybrid System Malfunction' message in the instrument cluster
  • Warning chimes with the malfunction message
  • Loss of hybrid assist and reduced power
  • Must shift to Park and re-cycle ignition to restart

How to Fix

A free recall remedy exists. Under NHTSA 24V816000 (Mazda campaign 7024J) dealers reprogram the PCM and battery energy control module software at no cost; owner letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Until the reprogram is done, owners who have experienced a no-restart can reduce exposure by switching i-stop off with the console button at each start (the setting does not persist across key cycles). If the engine dies and will not relight, shift to Park before attempting a restart. Have the dealer scan and record any stored hybrid/PCM codes before reprogramming clears them — that record matters if the fault recurs after the remedy. No customer-pay charge applies.

Typical repair cost:$0 - $0

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Mazda recalled 9,914 model-year 2024 CX-90 vehicles equipped with Smart Brake Support front crossing-object detection because improper Vehicle Control Module (VCM) programming lets the system mistake a reflection, a roadside object or a crossing shadow for an imminent collision and command a hard automatic brake application with no obstacle present. Owners most often describe it at low speed (roughly 10-15 mph) in parking structures, near reflective glass storefronts, at gas stations and when passing parked cars, where the vehicle slams to a stop and the forward-collision warning chimes. Forward collision avoidance is one of the largest NHTSA complaint categories for this nameplate — roughly a quarter to a third of all 2024 CX-90 complaints — and reports include both false activations and the inverse (system warning but not braking). Affected build dates run December 27, 2022 through September 12, 2023, so early-build launch cars carry the highest exposure.

Common Symptoms

  • Vehicle brakes hard by itself with no obstacle ahead
  • Sudden automatic braking in parking garages, near reflective surfaces or when passing parked cars
  • Forward collision warning chime and brake-assist alert with nothing in the path
  • Occupants thrown forward; risk of being rear-ended
  • i-ACTIVSENSE / Smart Brake Support warning message in cluster
  • False activation most common at 10-15 mph

How to Fix

A free recall remedy exists. Under Mazda campaign 6724E (NHTSA 24V349000) dealers reprogram the Vehicle Control Module with corrected Smart Brake Support software at no cost; owner notification letters went out July 12, 2024. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a Mazda dealer, since a large share of early cars were sold before the remedy existed. Mazda also issued dealer bulletins (SA-007-24a on unintended Smart Brake Support activation and a side-radar bulletin) for cars that still false-activate after reprogramming — these should be pursued rather than accepting 'operating as designed.' Turning Smart Brake Support off from the i-ACTIVSENSE menu is a temporary workaround only and it re-enables at each key cycle. Recall reprogramming is free; there is no customer-pay repair for this defect.

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2024 CX-90 owners report a sudden, unexpected increase in steering effort, most noticeable at higher speeds or mid-corner, traced to a steering gear defect where a spring applies excessive force to the worm gear, displacing grease and raising friction. Mazda recalled 43,752 MY2024 vehicles (NHTSA 24V022 / Mazda 6524A) in January 2024, but NHTSA opened Recall Query RQ26002 in January 2026 after 26 complaints of the condition recurring AFTER the recall repair, with two crashes potentially linked.

Common Symptoms

  • Steering wheel suddenly becomes hard to turn
  • Increased steering effort returns after the recall repair
  • Notchy or 'sticky' feel mid-corner or at highway speed
  • Steering effort varies unexpectedly

How to Fix

Have the recall (24V022 / Mazda 6524A) performed — dealer replaces the steering gear spring and reapplies grease at no charge. Because the original remedy has not held for some owners, affected drivers should document any recurrence in writing, file an NHTSA complaint, and watch for a supplemental Mazda bulletin from the RQ26002 investigation; some recurrence cases may require steering gear/rack replacement.

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CX-90 owners report that after starting the vehicle the electronic shift-by-wire selector will not come out of Park: the P indicator stays lit, the lever moves but the transmission stays in Park, and the vehicle cannot be driven. Mazda documented the condition in dealer bulletin SA-065-23 (intermittent inability to shift out of P after starting) with a companion bulletin SA-018-24 on parking lock mechanism operation. The CX-90 uses a monostable electronic shifter with a solenoid-operated park lock rather than a mechanical linkage, so the release depends on the vehicle reaching a 'ready on' state and on brake-switch and shift-control module inputs — part of why the vehicle also enforces a short delay after power-up before Park will release. Owners have also been stranded when a depleted 12V battery leaves the vehicle locked in Park with no mechanical release path, which is why this failure regularly turns into a tow.

Common Symptoms

  • Cannot shift out of Park after starting the vehicle
  • P indicator remains illuminated regardless of lever movement
  • Shift lever moves but the transmission does not engage a gear
  • Vehicle immobilized in a driveway, garage or on a trailer
  • Condition intermittent and often clears after an ignition cycle

How to Fix

First, confirm the intended sequence: wait for the 'ready on' indication, then allow the full delay (roughly three seconds) with the brake firmly applied before selecting D or R — many complaints resolve here and no repair is needed. For genuine faults, Mazda's SA-065-23 procedure has the technician turn the ignition ON, wait 10 seconds and cycle the selector into and out of Park ten times to re-learn the park lock mechanism, with shift control module reprogramming where indicated; SA-018-24 covers park lock mechanism operation when relearning does not hold. All of this is warranty-covered on a vehicle this new. Because the park lock is electric, keep the 12V battery healthy — a weak or dead 12V battery will leave the vehicle locked in Park, and the emergency park release procedure in the owner's manual should be located before you need it. Out of warranty, expect roughly $150-$600 for diagnosis plus shift control module or park-lock actuator work.

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Distinct from the general low-speed take-up hesitation, CX-90 owners report a specific audible event on the 1-2 upshift when accelerating away from a complete stop: a bark, hoot, crunch, chirp or honk from under the floor accompanied by a vibration through the seat and pedals. Mazda documented the condition in a technical service bulletin and attributed it to improper hydraulic pressure control inside the eight-speed automatic. The mechanism matters here — this gearbox has no torque converter. Engagement is handled by a wet multi-plate clutch pack driven by an electro-hydraulic circuit, so when apply pressure is mistimed the clutch plates slip-stick audibly instead of being damped by fluid coupling, which is why the noise has no analogue in Mazda's transverse FWD automatics. Mazda's countermeasure was modified TCM control software; a separate bulletin covers a transmission part design change shared with the CX-70.

Common Symptoms

  • Bark, hoot, crunch, chirp or honk noise during the 1-2 upshift
  • Noise occurs only when accelerating from a complete stop
  • Vibration felt through the floor, seat and pedals with the noise
  • Harsh or clunky engagement as the clutch pack takes up
  • Noise more pronounced when cold or on a light-throttle launch

How to Fix

Have the dealer verify and apply the latest transmission control module software — Mazda modified TCM control logic specifically to correct the hydraulic pressure control that causes the 1-2 shift noise and vibration, and this is warranty work on a vehicle this new. Complete every open powertrain software recall at the same visit (the 7024J family of PCM/ECM reprograms) since they interact with shift scheduling. Ask the technician to road-test from a complete stop and reproduce the noise before and after, and to note it on the repair order — documented repeat attempts are what qualify a car under state lemon statutes if the noise persists. Where software does not resolve it, the transmission part design change bulletin issued for CX-70/CX-90 is the next step; do not accept a driveline or exhaust-heat-shield diagnosis for a noise that occurs only on the 1-2 shift. Some residual clutch-pack feel at low speed is inherent to the architecture and will not be tuned out entirely.

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On 2024-2025 CX-90 mild-hybrid (MHEV) models, ethanol in pump fuel reacts with materials on the fuel-level sender circuit board in the sub-tank, causing the instrument-cluster fuel gauge to read inaccurately high. Drivers can run out of fuel and stall with fuel still indicated, and the engine cannot be restarted, raising crash risk. The recall covers about 104,854 MHEV CX-90/CX-70 units (88,798 MY2024-2025 CX-90 plus 16,056 MY2025 CX-70); PHEV models are not affected.

Common Symptoms

  • Fuel gauge reads higher than the actual fuel level
  • Vehicle runs out of fuel / stalls with fuel still indicated
  • Inconsistent or erratic fuel gauge needle
  • Range-to-empty estimate inaccurate

How to Fix

Mazda Safety Recall 7825I (NHTSA 25V568): dealer reprograms the body control module (BCM) software at no charge to correct the fuel-level calculation. Owner notification letters were scheduled around November 1, 2025. Until repaired, refuel earlier than the gauge suggests and track mileage rather than relying on the gauge or range-to-empty estimate.

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2024-2025 CX-90 owners widely report the central infotainment display intermittently freezing or blanking — sometimes taking out the backup/360 camera and navigation — plus frequent dropouts of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that require re-pairing, with some owners saying it only stays connected via USB. These are software/connectivity defects reported across the owner community and in long-term press reviews, separate from any recall.

Common Symptoms

  • Center screen freezes or goes black while driving
  • Backup / 360 camera image lost when the screen freezes
  • Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto disconnects and must be re-paired
  • CarPlay only stays connected via USB cable
  • Bluetooth fails to connect intermittently

How to Fix

A forced infotainment reset (press and hold Volume/Mute, Nav, and Back/Music buttons for about 10 seconds) typically restores the screen. For CarPlay dropouts, re-pair the phone and keep the head unit software updated; dealers apply connectivity software updates. Persistent freezing that disables the camera warrants a documented service visit.

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Campaign #23V71800026/10/2023

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the engine and electric motor may shut down unexpectedly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Campaign #23V71900026/10/2023

STEERING

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles. An assembly issue with the worm gear in the steering system may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist.

Campaign #24V02200018/01/2024

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The CX-90 has been subject to multiple recalls for engine stalling. Issues include fuel pump control module software errors, turbocharger boost control faults, and engine control module (ECM) programming that can cause unexpected engine shutdown. NHTSA campaigns 24V-014 and 24V-2… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Inverter Control Software Fault — Warning Lights and Loss of Drive Power in EV Mode (Recall 7024J / NHTSA 24V817)?

On the plug-in hybrid CX-90 (2.5L four-cylinder PHEV, e-Skyactiv PHEV), improper inverter control software can set malfunction indicators and cause a loss of drive power while the vehicle is operating in EV mode. Unlike the mild-hybrid stalling campaigns, this one is specific to… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 View Monitor Control Module Software Fault — Rearview, Front and 360° View Camera Images Fail to Display (Recall 6223J / NHTSA 23V718)?

A software error in the view monitor control module of launch-year CX-90s causes the rearview camera, front camera and/or side cameras to flicker, show a black screen, or fail to display at all when reverse is selected or the 360° View Monitor is requested. Because the backup ima… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Smart Brake Support Front Crossing-Object False Detection — Sudden Unrequested Automatic Emergency Braking (Recall 6724E / NHTSA 24V349)?

Mazda recalled 9,914 model-year 2024 CX-90 vehicles equipped with Smart Brake Support front crossing-object detection because improper Vehicle Control Module (VCM) programming lets the system mistake a reflection, a roadside object or a crossing shadow for an imminent collision a… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 Sudden Increase in Steering Effort ('Sticky Steering') — Recall 24V022 / Failed-Remedy Investigation RQ26002?

2024 CX-90 owners report a sudden, unexpected increase in steering effort, most noticeable at higher speeds or mid-corner, traced to a steering gear defect where a spring applies excessive force to the worm gear, displacing grease and raising friction. Mazda recalled 43,752 MY202… Severity: high.

What is the 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 48V MHEV Battery Cell Imbalance — Engine Malfunction Light, Loss of Hybrid Assist and Fail-Safe Mode (DTC P0DAB)?

On 3.3 Turbo / Turbo S mild-hybrid (MHEV) CX-90s, one or more of the 12 cells in the 48-volt MHEV battery can become voltage-imbalanced, storing DTC P0DAB (cell voltage variation). The vehicle illuminates the engine malfunction warning, drops to an engine-only fail-safe mode, and… Severity: high.

What is the 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU) Software Fault — Inoperative Defroster, Seat-Belt Warning, 360° Monitor & HV Battery Cooling — Recall 7124J / NHTSA 24V814?

Improper software in the Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU) on 2024-2025 CX-90s can cause multiple systems to fail to initialize at startup: the front windshield defroster, the seat-belt warning, the 360-degree view monitor, and (on PHEV) the high-voltage battery cooling system ma… Severity: high.

What is the 2024 Mazda CX-90 i-stop Fails to Restart the Engine After Idling Stop — 48V Mild Hybrid PCM/BECM Software (Recall 7024J / NHTSA 24V816)?

Mazda recalled roughly 38,900 model-year 2024 mild-hybrid CX-90s because improper software in the powertrain control module and battery energy control module can prevent the 3.3L inline-six from restarting after the i-stop idling-stop function has shut it off. On this vehicle the… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2024-2026 Mazda CX-90 Intermittent Inability to Shift Out of Park — Shift-by-Wire Park Lock Release Fault (TSB SA-065-23 / SA-018-24)?

CX-90 owners report that after starting the vehicle the electronic shift-by-wire selector will not come out of Park: the P indicator stays lit, the lever moves but the transmission stays in Park, and the vehicle cannot be driven. Mazda documented the condition in dealer bulletin… Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: medium.

What is the 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 1-2 Upshift Bark, Hoot and Crunch Noise With Vibration From the Wet Multi-Plate Clutch Pack (TCM Hydraulic Pressure Control)?

Distinct from the general low-speed take-up hesitation, CX-90 owners report a specific audible event on the 1-2 upshift when accelerating away from a complete stop: a bark, hoot, crunch, chirp or honk from under the floor accompanied by a vibration through the seat and pedals. Ma… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.

What is the 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Causing Unexpected Stalling — Recall 7825I / NHTSA 25V568?

On 2024-2025 CX-90 mild-hybrid (MHEV) models, ethanol in pump fuel reacts with materials on the fuel-level sender circuit board in the sub-tank, causing the instrument-cluster fuel gauge to read inaccurately high. Drivers can run out of fuel and stall with fuel still indicated, a… Severity: medium.

What is the 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 Infotainment Display Freezing and Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Disconnects?

2024-2025 CX-90 owners widely report the central infotainment display intermittently freezing or blanking — sometimes taking out the backup/360 camera and navigation — plus frequent dropouts of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that require re-pairing, with some owners sayi… Severity: low.