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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
- Problem
- Mazda 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.
- Risk
- An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers 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 defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
What this recall means for you
The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may show an inaccurate fuel level on certain mild hybrid vehicles. Because the reading can be wrong, the vehicle may unexpectedly run out of fuel and stall.
A sudden stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. Keep track of your fuel level and do not rely solely on the gauge, especially when the tank is low.
The repair is free. Dealers will update the body control module software at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. You can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6, using recall number 78251, and you should check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda CX-70 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Mazda CX-90 | 20242025 |