- Mazda recalls over 80,000 CX-90 and CX-70 vehicles due to a startup issue affecting multiple safety features.
- A dashboard malfunction in certain of those SUVs may trigger limp mode and illuminate check engine codes.
- Some CX-90 vehicles may fail to restart after idle stops, prompting a recall to update hybrid system software.
Mazda’s plan to push upmarket hinges in large part on cars like the three-row CX-90 and it’s two-row twin, the CX-70. Having tested one, we liked the cabin and the power on offer. Of course, we don’t have to live with one, and owners are now stuck with three more recalls on it.
Recall #1: Startup Warning System Failure
The largest of these recalls includes 80,915 cars in total. Out of that total, 70,974 are CX-90s from the 2024 and 2025 model years. The rest are CX-70s. All affected SUVs could potentially have a problem where the car displays multiple warning messages on start-up.
According to Mazda, should that happen, the defroster, seat belt warning system, and 360-degree camera system might not work properly. What’s worse is that even the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system could malfunction. Thankfully, the fix is as simple as a software update for the dash electronic supply unit.
Recall #2: Dashboard Malfunction & Limp Mode
Next, Mazda is recalling 26,533 examples of the CX-90 from 2024 over a problem where the dash lights up with malfunction lights while driving. It’s also recalling 4,955 units of the 2025MY CX-70s in this same action. In this case, the cars could go into limp mode. Notably, cars that suffer from this situation will often throw a P061B check engine code as a result. That could be one way for owners to spot the issue. Mazda says that dealers will simply reprogram the PCM and ECM with improved software to remedy the issue.
Recall #3: Hybrid System Failure on Restart
Finally, a third recall affects 38,926 2024MY CX-90s. In this case, the cars suffer from a situation where they won’t restart after an auto engine stop idle situation. Mazda says owners can expect a “Hybrid System Malfunction” light in the gauge cluster if this issue is present. Again, dealers will simply reprogram the PCM and BECM to fix the problem.
Read: Mazda CX-90 Recalled Again, Now It’s The Steering
So to wrap up, in all cases, dealers will need to reprogram certain parts of the car to remedy the recall. That includes reflashing the PCM, DECM, ECU, and Dash ESU. As for how much “crossover” there is between these three recalls—pun intended—that’s still a bit murky. CX-90 owners who wonder if their car is affected can call their local dealer or search for their VIN on the NHTSA website.
