NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Mazda CX-70 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 scores 86 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 4 recalls, and 46 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 achieved a perfect score in avoidance technology assessments from NHTSA. This strong result contributes to a NHTSA Safety Index of 86/100, placing the vehicle in our Strong safety band. However, the CX-70's safety profile is not without caveats. Buyers should account for the four active recall campaigns issued for this model year, along with a growing number of owner complaints registered with federal safety regulators.
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 received an overall five-star crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 ranks 108 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 86 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.5% |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 46 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 108 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Mazda CX-70?
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is a first-year entry in its nameplate, so no prior-year Safety Index exists for comparison. Standing alone, the 86/100 Strong score is built on a crash-protection sub-score of 61 out of 70 and a maximum 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology, reflecting standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup. The defect record sub-score of 14.5 out of 20 is the component that pulls the Index below the top tier, and the reason is visible in the data: four recall campaigns issued within this model year, all centered on electrical and powertrain control software across the CX-70's MHEV and PHEV variants. That software-heavy recall pattern is characteristic of first-year electrified powertrains and is not unusual, but it is specific to this year and this vehicle. The 46 complaints are also notable in that lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems account for the largest share of alleged issues, which is worth cross-referencing against the recall campaigns that touch related electrical software. The five-star overall NHTSA rating is the headline strength of this model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Mazda CX-70 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 achieved an overall five out of five stars in NHTSA's safety ratings. Its side protection tests also earned a maximum five-star rating. Frontal crash protection and rollover resistance were each rated at four out of five stars. The CX-70 carries a 16 percent rollover risk, with the dynamic tip test confirming a no-tip result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20115
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Mazda CX-70 have any recalls?
Four recall campaigns cover this model year. Three involve electrical system software, including the body control module on MHEV variants and a dash electrical supply issue, plus an inverter concern on plug-in hybrid variants. A fourth targets the powertrain control module and engine control module. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the available summaries, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE25V568000
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 NHT
Reported 2025-09-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE24V814000
Risk: An ESU that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
Reported 2024-10-31
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)24V815000
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
Reported 2024-10-31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER24V817000
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
Reported 2024-10-31
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Mazda CX-70?
Forty-six unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA, including one alleged crash and four alleged injuries. The most frequently alleged problem areas are lane departure systems (17 reports), forward collision avoidance (8 reports), and powertrain components (6 reports). These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
46 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Mazda CX-70?
Four recall campaigns have been issued for the 2025 Mazda CX-70, all concerning software or control-module issues. Prospective owners should verify, in writing, that each of these recalls has been addressed by a Mazda dealership.
- Four recall campaigns specific to the 2025 model year all involve electrical or powertrain control software, with separate campaigns covering the body control module on MHEV variants, a dash electrical supply circuit, the powertrain and engine control modules, and an inverter on PHEV variants.
- NHTSA's five-star overall crash rating is supported by a perfect five-star side-protection score, while frontal and rollover ratings each came in at four stars, with a 16 percent rollover risk and a no-tip dynamic result.
- Lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems are the top two complaint categories among the 46 unverified NHTSA allegations for this model year, a pattern worth monitoring given the concurrent electrical software recalls.
- Because the 2025 CX-70 is the nameplate's first model year, there is no prior Safety Index on file, making the 86/100 Strong rating a baseline rather than a trend, and making recall resolution history particularly important to verify on any individual unit.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Mazda CX-70 places
The 2025 Mazda CX-70 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Mazda CX-70 safety questions
Was the 2025 Mazda CX-70 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Mazda CX-70, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Mazda CX-70 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Mazda CX-70 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda CX-70 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Mazda CX-70. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Mazda CX-70?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 46 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Mazda CX-70. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other CX-70 years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20115), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mazda CX-70 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 108 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.