NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may show an inaccurate fuel level reading.
This page covers 4 recalls, 42 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Mazda Cx-70.
25 mpg combined
9.4 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing for US-market vehicles. In specific test categories, the vehicle earned 4 stars for frontal crash protection and 4 stars for rollover resistance. It achieved the highest rating of 5 stars in both side crash and side pole crash tests. These NHTSA ratings apply to the 2025 model year and remain current until the vehicle undergoes a significant redesign.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Lane departure and steering behavior dominate the complaint picture for the 2025 Mazda CX-70. Owners most frequently describe the lane keeping assist system intervening unexpectedly, jerking or pulling the steering wheel, particularly on highway exits and lane changes where drivers are making intentional steering inputs. Several owners report having to fight the system briefly to maintain their intended path. A recurring detail is that the steering wheel sometimes fails to return to center after turns, requiring the driver to physically force it straight, with complaints spanning both low-speed maneuvers and highway driving. A smaller cluster of owners reports the automatic emergency braking activating without apparent cause, including in parking garages and at stops with no moving traffic nearby. Brake squealing rounds out the complaint picture, with a handful of owners describing the noise starting early in ownership and persisting through multiple dealer visits.
42
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a software fault that can cut drive power without warning, raising the risk of a crash.
Two recalls cover the loss of drive power issue: one affects the powertrain and engine control modules across all drivetrain variants, and one specifically affects plug-in hybrid models where a separate inverter software fault can drop drive power while running in electric-only mode. Because these two problems can both leave the vehicle unable to accelerate normally in traffic, they represent the most consequential concerns on the list. On the instrument panel side, mild hybrid models may display an inaccurate fuel level reading, which can lead the driver to believe there is more fuel in the tank than there actually is and cause the engine to stall unexpectedly. There is also a concern with a dashboard electrical supply unit on certain vehicles: during startup, several systems may fail to operate correctly, including the rear defroster, the seatbelt warning indicator, the 360-degree camera, and on plug-in hybrid trims, the cooling system for the high-voltage battery.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may show an inaccurate fuel level reading.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will update the body control module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Dash Electrical Supply Unit may malfunction during startup, preventing the defroster, seat belt warning, 360° view monitor, and PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the Dash Electrical Supply Unit with updated software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The inverter software may malfunction, causing warning lights to turn on and the vehicle to lose power while driving in electric mode.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated inverter software at no cost to restore proper function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Software in the powertrain and engine control modules may malfunction, causing warning lights to turn on and the vehicle to lose driving power.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain and engine control module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.