The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is associated with 50 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Lane Departure Warning, accounting for 9 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid and 3.3L 6-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 56 MPGe (25 MPG on gasoline) with up to 26 miles of electric driving range.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 50 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Lane Departure Warning (9 / 18%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 3 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 25 MPG (3 variants • PHEV up to 56 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| CX-70 4WD PHEV Plug-in Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 53 MPGe (24 MPG) | 61 MPGe (27 MPG) | 56 MPGe (25 MPG) | 26 mi EV (490 mi total) | $3,050 / yr |
| CX-70 4WD Hybrid | 3.3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| CX-70 4WD Hybrid | 3.3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 15.5% |
| PHEV SUV AWD | | | | | 12.7% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Mazda CX-70 models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2025 Mazda CX-70 recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →