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Mazda CX-70 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 50 owner complaints on the Mazda CX-70 from 28 production runs; the worst run has 6, the typical one 1.8.

NHTSA complaint records · 50 complaints · 28 runs · 2025–2025 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported CX-70 run is JM3KJDHC5S1 (2025 builds) with 6 complaints, 3.3× the typical run. Lane departure problems make up 33% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for CX-70 model years 2025–2025.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mazda CX-70 has 28 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 44% of every CX-70 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Mazda CX-70 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JM3KJDHC5S1••••••20256——
JM3KJDHC6S1••••••20255——
JM3KJDHC3S1••••••20254——
JM3KJDHC1S1••••••20254——
JM3KJEHC7S1••••••20253——
JM3KJDHDXS1••••••20252——
JM3KJEHCXS1••••••202521—
JM3KJEHD8S1••••••20252——
JM3KJDHD7S1••••••20252——
JM3KJDHC0S1••••••20252——
JM3KJEHC2S1••••••20251——
JM3KJBHD6S1••••••20251——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 16 CX-70 runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 27 CX-70 VINs so far, most often 2026, 2025 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.

FIG.02·Mazda CX-70 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20251.850282
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2025 at 1.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 1.8. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 33% of everything Mazda CX-70 owners report: Lane Departure, 19 of 50 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Mazda CX-70 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Lane Departure191—
Forward Collision Avoidance9——
Power Train7——
Engine5——
Unknown Or Other5——
Service Brakes4——
Fuel/propulsion System4——
Steering4——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Mazda CX-70; the 4 below cover build years 2025 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Mazda CX-70 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
24V814000Electrical System:software2025
24V815000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)2025
24V817000Electrical System:propulsion System:inverter2025
25V568000Electrical System:body Control Module:software2025
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The CX-70 against its rivals

The CX-70 draws 1.8 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Palisade 4, the Toyota Sequoia 5.1 and the Porsche Cayenne 1.7.

FIG.05·Mazda CX-70 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Mazda CX-7050281.84%
Hyundai Palisade2,43160242.2%
Toyota Sequoia2,6965295.13.4%
Porsche Cayenne6023501.72.5%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 50 reports on the Mazda CX-70, 4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Mazda CX-70 — complaint severity
OutcomeMazda CX-70All vehicles
Complaints filed501,115,966
Involved a crash2 (4%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported458,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 31% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mazda CX-70 share of that is 50 complaints over 28 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Mazda CX-70
Recalls6 campaignsFuel economy26 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems50 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2025–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Mazda CX-70 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 50 NHTSA complaints from 28 CX-70 runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which CX-70 production run has the most complaints?

JM3KJDHC5S1, a 2025 build, with 6 complaints. The typical CX-70 run has 1.8.

Does the CX-70 get more complaints than the Hyundai Palisade?

No: 1.8 complaints per production run for the CX-70 against 4 for the Hyundai Palisade.

How many CX-70 complaints involve a crash?

4% of 50 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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