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2026 Mazda CX-90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 CX.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2026 Mazda CX-90 is built on Mazda’s 90 platform and paired with an automatic (S6) transmission, carrying an EPA estimate of 24/31/27 mpg. Reliability records show nine total owner complaints and zero recalls, with the electrical system standing out as the most frequently cited problem area. That low complaint count and clean recall sheet place the 2026 model among the more stable entries in the CX-90’s reliability history, suggesting researchers can view the electrical system reports as the primary—and isolated—area of owner feedback without broader recall-driven safety concerns.

Model year2026202520242023

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy24/31/27 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 31 / 27 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2026 Mazda CX-90 lead in one area — the electrical system, 2 of 9 reports (22%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
53
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System2
Visibility/Wiper1
Seats,Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Power Train,Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Equipment,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 53 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
16-010-262026-07-01Electrical SystemCOMPLIANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE GENERAL BUSINESS LAW §399‑CCCCC (CONNECTED VEHICLE…
SA-042-262026-06-30Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are…
16-004-26b2026-06-29Electrical SystemUPDATED SOFTWARE RELEASE FOR CONCERNS WITH MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM This…
01-009-262026-06-24Electrical SystemDESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged 12V battery when attempting to start…
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2026 CX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CX get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 31 highway / 27 combined mpg.