NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may show an inaccurate fuel level reading.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the body control module software at no cost to you.
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.
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 involving software errors in the powertrain and engine control systems that can cut drive power without warning, raising the risk of a crash.
The drive power loss issue affects the broader vehicle lineup in two ways: on plug-in hybrid models, the inverter software can fail while running in electric-only mode, while on other trims, the powertrain and engine control module software can trigger the same loss of power. On the instrument side, mild hybrid models may show an inaccurate fuel gauge reading, which can cause the engine to run out of fuel and stall unexpectedly. There is also a concern with the dashboard electrical supply unit on certain vehicles: at startup, the front defroster, seatbelt warning, 360-degree camera, and the plug-in hybrid high-voltage battery cooling system may all fail to operate correctly.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may show an inaccurate fuel level reading.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the body control module software at no cost to you.
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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 →
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.