Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over power loss, failure to restart 

Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over power loss, failure to restart 

November 21, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington D.C. – November 21, 2024 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 70,414 SUVs in two separate recalls over a software glitch that may cause their engines to lose power or prevent them from restarting. The issue augments the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:

  • 2025 Mazda CX-70 
  • 2024 Mazda CX-90

Recall summary

The engine’s operation in the listed SUVs is controlled by two computers, called the powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM). Due to a software error, these modules may malfunction and send the engine into so-called limp-home mode, which significantly limits its power output.   

Additionally, a software error inside the battery energy control module (BECM), which controls the vehicle’s hybrid battery, may prevent the engine from starting after it is been shut down. This issue only affects CX-90 SUVs.     

Warning signs 

A “hybrid system malfunction” message and the engine warning light, as well as as malfunction indicator light (MIL) may illuminate on the vehicle’s dashboard.

Recall risks

Loss of motive power or an inability to restart the engine increases the risk of a crash and injury, especially if this happens in fast-moving traffic. 

Other Mazda recalls

Some of these SUVs may have been affected by a November Mazda recall, caused by inoperable driver aid features, as reported.

On a separate note, nearly 10,000 CX-70 SUVs were recalled In June 2024 because of sudden braking, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the software for the affected control modules free of charge.

The owners should receive notification by December 30, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 70,000 hybrid SUVs are affected by this Mazda powertrain error recall. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over faulty safety features

Mazda recalls CX-90, 70 SUVs over faulty safety features

November 14, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington D.C. – November 14, 2024 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 80,915 SUVs whose safety features, such as the defroster, may not work. The defect ups the risk of a crash and injury.

The following models are affected:

  • 2025 Mazda CX-70 
  • 2024 – 2025 Mazda CX-90

Recall summary

In the affected SUVs, the windshield defroster, 360° view monitor, and the seatbelt warning may not work properly due to a software error caused by the dash electrical supply unit (ESU). The latter is a computer responsible for powering various dashboard electronics.

Warning signs 

Corresponding warning messages and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) should appear on the dashboard when the vehicle is turned on. 

Recall risks

Faulty defroster and 360° view monitor reduce the driver’s visibility while the missing seatbelt warning ups the risk that the driver will not use it.

Both issues up the risk of a crash and injury.

Other Mazda recalls

In June 2024, close to 10,000 CX-70 SUVs were recalled because of sudden braking, as reported.

In November 2023, close to 12,000 CX-90 and Mazda 3 were recalled over inoperable 360-degree cameras, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the dash ECU software free of charge.

The owners should receive notifications by December 30, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mazda defroster recall affects close to 81,000 hybrid SUVs. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Mazda recalls CX-90 SUVs over sudden braking

Mazda recalls CX-90 SUVs over sudden braking 

June 18, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington D.C. – June 18, 2024 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 9,914 2024 Mazda CX-90 SUVs that may brake on their own. This ups the risk of an accident.

Recall summary

These SUVs are equipped with an automated braking system which applies the brakes if there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle. 

Due to a software error, the system may malfunction.

Recall risks

A vehicle that suddenly brakes is more likely to get hit from behind, increasing the risk of injury. 

Other Mazda recalls

In January 2024, Mazda recalled certain B-series pickup trucks because their airbags would fail to deploy in a crash, as reported.

CX-90 SUVs were recalled in November of last year because of malfunctioning 360-degree cameras, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will fix this issue by updating the vehicle software free of charge.

The owners should receive their notifications on July 17, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Just short of 10,000 SUVs are affected by this Mazda phantom braking recall. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Mazda recalls B-series trucks with faulty airbags

Mazda recalls B-series trucks with faulty airbags

January 11, 2024 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C.  – January 11, 2024 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) is recalling 12,741 2004-2006 Mazda B-Series pickup trucks whose airbags may fail to deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.  

This is the third recall for the issue and is closely linked to the infamous Takata airbag recall, which has claimed many lives.

Recall summary  

The airbag in a car is deployed by an inflator, which fills it with gas during a crash. The front passenger airbag inflators in the affected vehicle were replaced during a previous recall involving Takata airbag issues.

However, they were fitted incorrectly and may fail to inflate the airbag during a crash.

Recall risks

An airbag that fails to deploy in a crash increases the risk of an injury.  

Background of the recall

The affected trucks were recalled before in two separate recalls, one in December 2017, and the other in January 2018.  

Other Mazda recalls

In November 2023, Mazda recalled around 12,000 hatchback 3 series cars and CX-90 SUVs over defective rearview cameras. 

The repair

Dealers will reinstall the inflators free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information on February 10, 2024.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mazda airbag recall affects more than 10,000 trucks. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Mazda recalls new CX-90 and MAZDA 3 cars with faulty 360 cameras

Mazda recalls new CX-90 and MAZDA 3 cars with  faulty 360 cameras

November 29, 2023 Bojan Popic

Washington, D.C. – November 29, 2023 – Mazda (OTCMKTS:MZDAY) recalled 11,903 vehicles because their 360-degree cameras may fail to display an image. This limits visibility and ups the chances of backing into other vehicles or pedestrians. 

The following vehicles are affected by this recall: 

  • 2024 Mazda CX-90 
  • 2024 Mazda MAZDA 3 

Recall summary  

Due to a software issue, the image from one or more of the cameras may flicker or fail to display. If this happens, the driver’s view will be impaired. 

Recall risks

Risks posed by inoperable rearview cameras are well-documented in many of our previous recalls, such as this one from September 2023, which affected certain GM models. 

Other Mazda recalls

Inoperable rearview cameras were a cause of another Mazda recall that took place in July 2023. 

The repair

Dealers will update the monitor control module with an improved software version free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information by December 22, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mazda rearview camera recall affects more than 10,000 cars. To do a Mazda recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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