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Mazda CX-90 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 35 owner complaints on the Mazda CX-90 from 29 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 35 complaints · 29 runs · 2025–2025 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported CX-90 run is JM3KKBHD2S1 (2025 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 20% of reports; NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for CX-90 model years 2024–2025.

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-90 has 29 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 29% of every CX-90 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Mazda CX-90 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JM3KKBHD2S1••••••20252——
JM3KKBHD1S1••••••20252——
JM3KKEHA3S1••••••20252——
JM3KKCHD4S1••••••20252——
JM3KKBHD6S1••••••20252——
JM3KKBHD9S1••••••20252——
JM3KKDHCXS1••••••20251——
JM3KKDHC7S1••••••20251——
JM3KKDHC8S1••••••20251——
JM3KKCHD2S1••••••20251——
JM3KKEHA1S1••••••20251——
JM3KKCHA7S1••••••20251——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 17 CX-90 runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 130 CX-90 VINs so far, most often 2024, 2026, 2025 builds; 5 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-90 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20251.235291
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2025 at 1.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 1.2. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 20% of everything Mazda CX-90 owners report: Unknown Or Other, 9 of 35 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Mazda CX-90 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Unknown Or Other91—
Service Brakes9——
Engine7——
Forward Collision Avoidance61—
Electrical System5——
Fuel/propulsion System4——
Steering3——
Lane Departure3——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on the Mazda CX-90; the 6 below cover build years 2024 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-90 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
24V814000Electrical System:software2024–2025
25V568000Electrical System:body Control Module:software2024–2025
23V429000Steering:critical Fasteners2024
23V553000Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings:external/pedestrian Alert2024
23V718000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2024
23V719000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software2024
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The CX-90 against its rivals

The CX-90 draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Palisade 4, the Toyota Sequoia 5.1 and the Porsche Cayenne 1.7. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Mazda CX-90 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Mazda CX-9035291.22.9%
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 35 reports on the Mazda CX-90, 2.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Mazda CX-90 — complaint severity
OutcomeMazda CX-90All vehicles
Complaints filed351,116,631
Involved a crash1 (2.9%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,047
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 50% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Mazda CX-90 share of that is 35 complaints over 29 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Mazda CX-90
Recalls15 campaignsFuel economy26 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems35 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices143 listingsWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2024–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Mazda CX-90 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 35 NHTSA complaints from 29 CX-90 runs and 11 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which CX-90 production run has the most complaints?

JM3KKBHD2S1, a 2025 build, with 2 complaints. The typical CX-90 run has 1.2.

Does the CX-90 get more complaints than the Hyundai Palisade?

No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the CX-90 against 4 for the Hyundai Palisade.

How many CX-90 complaints involve a crash?

2.9% of 35 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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