Mazda CX-90 and CX-70 control module software can cause power loss
Mazda is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles because powertrain and engine control module software may illuminate malfunction lights and cause a loss of drive power.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the source states the fault can cause a loss of drive power, which is a total loss of propulsion rather than a degraded function.
Plain-English summary
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles. About 31,488 units are potentially affected.
The powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control module (ECM) software may cause malfunction indicator lights to illuminate and a loss of drive power.
NHTSA states that a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reprogram the PCM and ECM software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6, referencing recall number 7024J, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MAZDA CX-70, CX-90
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Manufacturer
- Mazda North American Operations
- Category
- Vehicle — Powertrain control
- Affected units
- 31,488
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- CX-70
- CX-90
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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