2025 Mazda CX-70 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Mazda CX-70 over 2 years — 25 per year. It is too early to rank against other CX-70 years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Body control module, software, Electrical system, software, and Transmission control module.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Lane departure (19 of 50), then Forward collision avoidance (9) and Powertrain (7). The most filings arrived in 2026 (23 of 50). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2026

The 2026 CX-70 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Mazda CX-70. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall electrical system, body control module, software 2025-09-02 · NHTSA campaign 25V568000

Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV). The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may display an inaccurate fuel reading.

Remedy Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. The manufacturer's number for this recall is 78251. The information in your report suggests that Mazda may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Recall electrical system, software 2024-10-31 · NHTSA campaign 24V814000

Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles equipped with a Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU). During vehicle startup, the defroster, seat belt warning, 360° view monitor functions, and the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system may not function properly.

Remedy Dealers will reprogram the Dash ESU with improved software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7124J.

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2024-10-31 · NHTSA campaign 24V815000

Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM) software may cause malfunction indicator lights to illuminate and a loss of drive power.

Remedy Dealers will reprogram the PCM and ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7024J.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, inverter 2024-10-31 · NHTSA campaign 24V817000

Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Improper inverter software may cause the malfunction indicator lights to illuminate, and a loss of drive power may occur while in electric vehicle (EV) mode.

Remedy Dealers will install improved inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 7024J.

Complaints by component (50 total)

Lane departure

Forward collision avoidance

Powertrain

Engine

Electrical system

Fuel and propulsion system

Service brakes

Steering

Air bags

Back-over prevention

Structure

Suspension

Tires

Wheels

Seat belts

Speed control

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Within 100 days of purchasing the CX70 new ,we noticed that the collision avoidance system was malfunctioning . It would alert when no car was near us . It did not alert every time a car was actually in our right blind…"
Lane departure, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-08-27
"While unloading cargo from the rear of my 2025 Mazda CX-70, I activated the power liftgate(key was in pocket ) to close while i was reach back cargo . As the liftgate was closing, it struck me in my head and continued…"
Structure · filed 2026-07-31
"Vehicle Information I am reporting multiple persistent safety-related defects in my 2025 Mazda CX-70 that began immediately after purchase and continue despite repeated service visits, software updates (including MSP66…"
Powertrain, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-23
"Multiple instances while driving on the highway with cruise control and lane keep assist on - on a bend slight turn the car veered into the other lane across the lane lines - even with other cars present. Additionally,…"
Lane departure · filed 2026-07-12
"This happens often. On a trip to Florida of 1200 miles, it happened 12 times each way. After being slowed in the right lane by a car in front driving slower tan my set cruise speed, I signal and move to an empty (in…"
Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-06-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2025 Mazda CX-70 SUV AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
CX-70 four-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Four-wheel drive	24	28	25 MPG	$2600
CX-70 four-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Four-wheel drive	23	28	25 MPG	$3200
CX-70 four-wheel drive plug-in hybrid	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Four-wheel drive	24	27	25 MPG / 490 mi range	$3200

Specs and fitment

KJ generation (Large Product Group), 2025–present

Body styles SUV

Oil SAE 0W-20 API Certified for Gasoline Engines (US/Canada) , 6.3 qt capacity

Tire size 265/55R19, 275/60R20, 275/45R21

Towing capacity 5,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V-814 covers certain 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles equipped with a Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU). During vehicle startup, the defroster, seat belt warning, 360° view monitor, and the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system may not function properly; dealers reprogram the Dash ESU. The campaign lists 80,915 vehicles across those models. Recall 24V-815 covers certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles whose PCM and ECM software may illuminate malfunction indicator lights and cause a loss of drive power (31,488 vehicles). Recall 24V-817 covers certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 plug-in hybrids whose inverter software may illuminate warning lights and cause a loss of drive power in EV mode (14,902 vehicles). Recall 25V-568 covers certain 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 mild hybrid vehicles whose instrument-cluster fuel gauge may display an inaccurate reading; dealers update BCM software. That campaign lists 104,854 vehicles across those models.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Mazda CX-70 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2025 Mazda CX-70?

Is the 2025 Mazda CX-70 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2026 CX-70 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Mazda CX-70 been recalled?

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Mazda CX-70?

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 2025 Mazda CX-70 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Mazda CX-70 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Mazda CX-70 is 25 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

How much can a US Mazda CX-70 tow?

Mazda USA lists up to 5,000 lbs for Inline-6 turbo models when properly equipped with a Genuine Mazda hitch and Towing mode. PHEV ratings are lower (about 3,500 lbs); confirm your trim in the owner’s manual.

What engine oil does a US Mazda CX-70 use?

SAE 0W-20 API Certified for Gasoline Engines (US/Canada) With filter, about 6.3 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Mazda CX-70?

Published US specs commonly list front 265/55R19, 275/60R20, 275/45R21 and rear 265/55R19, 275/60R20, 275/45R21; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.