2026 Mazda CX-90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CX-90 years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Mazda CX-90. That ranks 3rd out of 3 CX-90 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 55%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Mazda CX-90
A 2024 Mazda CX-90 photographed in Flushing, Queens , New York, USA. The metadata date of this image is inaccurate.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2026 Mazda CX-90 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System6
Air Bags2 · ~2,133 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2
Steering2 · ~100 mi
Unknown or Other2
Visibility/wiper2
Engine1
Seat Belts1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System655%———
Air Bags218%2,133——
Fuel/propulsion System218%———
Steering218%100——
Unknown or Other218%———
Visibility/wiper218%———
Engine19%———
Seat Belts19%———
Vehicle Speed Control19%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2026 Mazda CX-90 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2026 Mazda CX-90.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While traveling approximately 70–80 mph on a heavily traveled interstate with significant commercial truck traffic, the vehicle suddenly stopped responding normally to accelerator input. I pressed the accelerator pedal fully multiple times, but the vehicle would not accelerate. I was traveling…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768597

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…

Electrical System · received Sep 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767014

My boyfriend and I rented the car from Hertz Car Rental in [XXX] on Labor Day weekend. Within moments of driving the car off the lot, the safety camera system stopped working and the lights came on saying they weren’t working. The touch screen also started glitching and intermittently working but…

Engine · received Sep 20, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765605

I am reporting a fuel odor concern with my Mazda CX-90. After driving the vehicle and pulling it into my attached garage, I noticed a strong gasoline/fuel smell coming from the vehicle. I reported this to the Mazda dealership's service department. They told me Mazda is aware of the fuel smell for…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764492

On multiple occasions, the steering wheel became stiff or locked while driving or during start-up, multiple dashboard warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle could not be shifted from Park to Drive. This occurred repeatedly since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer inspected the vehicle…

Steering · received Aug 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756580

Other Mazda CX-90 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2026110
2025 CX-90352
2024 CX-9036011

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2026 Mazda CX-90?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2026 Mazda CX-90 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX-90 model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.