NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Mazda CX-90 Mhev
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 MHEV is a three-row mild-hybrid SUV competing in the full-size family segment, positioned as Mazda's flagship people-hauler. It targets buyers who want premium character and versatility without stepping into luxury-brand territory. With seating for up to eight and a mild-hybrid powertrain, it courts families who prioritize refinement and fuel efficiency alongside real-world practicality.
The 2026 Mazda CX-90 Mhev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the CX-90 as one of Mazda's most ambitious and polished vehicles, praising its upscale interior presentation, composed driving dynamics, and premium feel relative to its price point. Most acknowledge it as a strong value proposition in the three-row SUV segment, though some note that the mild-hybrid system is more efficiency-focused than performance-transforming.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21117
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.