2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid problems & reliability
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 35% |
| Engine | 30 | 32% |
| Steering | 17 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 16% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 14% |
| Unknown OR Other | 13 | 14% |
| Power Train | 9 | 9% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7% |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I'd like to join the open investigation for RQ26002 [XXX] ). Our car has had jerky steering when doing a long turn at the same angle for well over a year. We brought in the car multiple times to the Mazda dealership and they said they couldn't find an issue, essentially ignoring our request. It makes the car unsafe to…”
Steering · filed Feb 4, 2026
“I bought a fairly used 2024 Mazda on December 19, 2025 from a Mazda dealership and immediately noticed that there was some resistance with turning the steering wheel. I mentioned it to the sales person and was told that it was how the car operated. After purchasing the car, the problem kept persisting in many ways…”
Steering · filed Feb 3, 2026
“After the recall for the worm gear the steering wheel feels disconnected from the steering rack when making turns at 30 ish mph( like making half circle on ramps) only for a second or two and goes back to normal after completing the turn. I’ve taken it to the dealer and waiting for an update”
Steering · filed Jan 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Momentary increase in steering effort after recall remedy
Recall Query RQ26002 · opened Jan 26, 2026 · open
Technical service bulletins
110 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid. The 10 most recent:
PXFV185EZA (Yuasa YTZ7S) Sub Battery Replacement If the sub battery is not available or on backorder, it is acceptable to source a battery using the same manufacturer and model (commonly used for motorcycles).
PF-26-03 · Other · issued Jul 28, 2026
CSP14 – 2024-2026 CX-90 Subject: Mazda Rear Brake Pad Customer Service Program Limited Warranty Extension – (CSP14 – CX-90 models) - Phase 1 Mailing – May 2026 In late April we announced two Customer Service Programs…
CSP14_CSP15 Dlr FAQs · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 21, 2026
CSP14 – 2024-2026 CX-90 Subject: Mazda Rear Brake Pad Customer Service Program Limited Warranty Extension – (CSP14 – CX-90 models) - Phase 1 Mailing – May 2026 In late April we announced two Customer Service Programs…
CSP14 VINs · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 21, 2026
CSP14 – 2024-2026 CX-90 Subject: Mazda Rear Brake Pad Customer Service Program Limited Warranty Extension – (CSP14 – CX-90 models) - Phase 1 Mailing – May 2026 In late April we announced two Customer Service Programs…
CSP14 Repair b · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 21, 2026
CSP14 – 2024-2026 CX-90 Subject: Mazda Rear Brake Pad Customer Service Program Limited Warranty Extension – (CSP14 – CX-90 models) - Phase 1 Mailing – May 2026 In late April we announced two Customer Service Programs…
CSP14 Parts_Warr c · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 21, 2026
CSP14 – 2024-2026 CX-90 Subject: Mazda Rear Brake Pad Customer Service Program Limited Warranty Extension – (CSP14 – CX-90 models) - Phase 1 Mailing – May 2026 In late April we announced two Customer Service Programs…
CSP14 Dlr Ltr b · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 21, 2026
CSP14 – 2024-2026 CX-90 Subject: Mazda Rear Brake Pad Customer Service Program Limited Warranty Extension – (CSP14 – CX-90 models) - Phase 1 Mailing – May 2026 In late April we announced two Customer Service Programs…
CSP14 Owner Ltr c · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 18, 2026
CSP14 – 2024-2026 CX-90 Subject: Mazda Rear Brake Pad Customer Service Program Limited Warranty Extension – (CSP14 – CX-90 models) - Phase 1 Mailing – May 2026 In late April we announced two Customer Service Programs…
CSP14 Owner Ltr b · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jul 18, 2026
DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience ATF seepage from the High-Voltage (HV) motor terminal area. If ATF seepage is confirmed at this location, one or more of the following conditions may occur: ATF is leaking from…
30-002-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. 07-002/26 06/16/26 and 06/10/26 DESCRIPTION Some customers may complain that the A/C does not cool. This concern may…
07-002-26b · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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