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2025 Mazda CX-70

Plug-in hybridHybrid
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
83 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA51
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
20262025

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid midsize or large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CX-70 4WD PHEV, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 51 complaints, most often about the lane departure. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
CX-70 4WD PHEVPlug-in hybrid4WD2.5L 4-cyl + 68 kW DCPM242725 (35 MPGe blended)26 mi electric582.1 h$3,100
CX-70 4WDHybrid4WD3.3L 6-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion232825———$3,100
CX-70 4WDHybrid4WD3.3L 6-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion242825———$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48672, 48133, 48293.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Electrical System

7825I
104,854 vehicles
ProblemMazda 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.RiskAn inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 defec
NHTSA campaign 25V568000reported Sep 2, 2025Mazda North American Operations
▲high

Power Train

7024J
31,488 vehicles
ProblemMazda 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.RiskLoss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V815000reported Oct 31, 2024Mazda North American Operations
○minor

Electrical System

7124J
80,915 vehicles
ProblemMazda 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.RiskAn ESU that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V814000reported Oct 31, 2024Mazda North American Operations
○minor

Electrical System

7024J
14,902 vehicles
ProblemMazda 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.RiskLoss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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. Mazda's number for this recall is 7024J.
NHTSA campaign 24V817000reported Oct 31, 2024Mazda North American Operations

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
51complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 7 · 2025: 21 · 2026: 23

Most-cited components

Lane Departure24
Forward Collision Avoidance11
Power Train7
Engine5
Unspecified5
Service Brakes4

What owners describe

“While traveling eastbound on GA-20, I signaled to change lanes with my hands in the 9 and 3 position. I don't hold the wheel in a death grip like some people do, as I am confident with my vehicle and my skills. As I am changing lanes at 62 mph the car jerked the wheel to the right while flashing a warning that I need t…”Aug 27, 2025 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“CX-70 routinely has been falsely alerting to an impending crash when no vehicles in front or to the sides. Vehicle routinely does not alert when there is traffic to left or right when merging into a lane. Multiple near accidents when a vehicle was present in blind spot when merging lanes and the safety system failed to…”Aug 25, 2025 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report
“I was operating the motor vehicle at roughly 60 mph on a two-lane divided highway around 830AM. I was driving toward the sunrise to the east and passed under a highway overpass. As I cleared the overpass from the shade back into the sun, the vehicle flashed a collision warning on the windshield and immediately applied …”Aug 9, 2025 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆13%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other CX-70 model years

A

2026 Mazda CX-70

0 recalls · 3 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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