Most common 2025 Mazda CX-70 problems
Share of the 51 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mazda CX-70 complaints by model year
2025 Mazda CX-70 recalls (4)
Electrical system › Instrument panel › Fuel gauge › Fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
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.
Structure › Interior panels › Dashboard
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Inverter
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.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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.
What 2025 Mazda CX-70 owners say
Driver assistance all 24 →
The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-70. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the blind spot monitor beeped and lit up on the mirror. The contact stated that there was no other vehicle nearby. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. In addition, the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with failed blind spot monitor sensors. The contact was informed that the blind spot monitor sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the blind spot monitor beeped and lit up on the mirror. The contact stated that there was no other vehicle nearby. The blind spot monitor independently activated the service brakes. …
The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-70. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds with the Lane Keep Assist feature deactivated, the steering wheel jerked to the left. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, and the failure was being investigated. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
Transmission & drivetrain
This has been happening for over 6 months but it's getting worse. When moving at a lower speed, 10-20 mph, the motor or transmission is jerky and sluggish. This makes it very slow to move when pulling out from red lights or when in stop and go traffic on the highway. (Might as well be pulling out from the light in an 18 Wheeler.) I haven't taken to the dealer because from my experience, unless there is a code to look up, it's just money (and time) wasted. No, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. No warning or messages have been displayed, no other symptoms to report. One more thing, after driving for hours and getting back to the office. With the vehicle in Park, the rear passenger removes their seat belt and the driver removes their seat belt, the seat belt warning message displays. …
While driving at a speed just under 45 mph, my Mazda CX-70 suddenly displayed and chimed "Hybrid System Malfunction. Have Vehicle Inspected.". This warning startled me because I am familiar with issues since I had briefly owned a CX-90 PHEV the first year this model came out and it had the same exact problem. I discovered that this issue carries serious safety concerns and ended up convincing the dealer to swap the vehicle for a CX-90 inline 6 gas only model after hours of pleading. I ended up signing up for another lease a couple of years later with this current CX-70 PHEV, as I was told that the "bugs" have pretty much been worked out so I would give it another try. This warning continued to stay on as I drove for a few minutes so I immediately took the car straight to the Mazda dealership service department where it was kept 24 hours. …
Engine & cooling
Involuntary acceleration. Twice now at very low speeds between 1-5 mph the engine revs up and the car lurches forward for a second or two. Was pulling into house garage and was about to push acceleration pedal when the engine revved on its own and jolted the car forward. I slammed on the brakes real quickly when it happened and slid to a stop almost a foot away from crashing into house wall. I don't know for sure but I feel if I hadn't pushed the brakes it would have continued. Has happened one other time to a different driver, same car. Aside from possibly sending me crashing through my house I live next to a school and children and families are walking across the crosswalks all the time. If it were to happen when someone was in front of me I'm scared of what would happen, or even just parking at the grocery store I could easily slam into the car in the next spot. …
This has been happening for over 6 months but it's getting worse. When moving at a lower speed, 10-20 mph, the motor or transmission is jerky and sluggish. This makes it very slow to move when pulling out from red lights or when in stop and go traffic on the highway. (Might as well be pulling out from the light in an 18 Wheeler.) I haven't taken to the dealer because from my experience, unless there is a code to look up, it's just money (and time) wasted. No, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. No warning or messages have been displayed, no other symptoms to report. One more thing, after driving for hours and getting back to the office. With the vehicle in Park, the rear passenger removes their seat belt and the driver removes their seat belt, the seat belt warning message displays. …
2025 Mazda CX-70 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | 23 / 28 / 25 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | 24 / 27 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Mazda CX-70 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the CX-70 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mazda CX-70?
The driver assistance — 24 complaints, 47% of all complaints for this model year, most often about blind spot detection. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (7) and engine & cooling (5).
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-70 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2025 Mazda CX-70, the most recent from September 2, 2025 (fuel level float/sensor/sending unit). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2025 Mazda CX-70 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 5,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.