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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Mazda CX-90-Phev

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Mazda CX-90-Phev

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
392Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE MAZDA CX-90-PHEV

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV is a plug-in hybrid three-row SUV aimed squarely at families who want upscale refinement without fully committing to an all-electric powertrain. Sitting at the top of Mazda's SUV lineup, it competes in the premium midsize segment and targets buyers who prioritize a sophisticated driving experience alongside real-world fuel flexibility and seating for up to eight.

VERDICT

The 2024 Mazda CX-90-Phev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the CX-90 PHEV as a polished, upmarket entry that elevates Mazda's standing in the three-row SUV segment. They tend to praise its refined driving character and premium interior presentation, while noting that the PHEV powertrain adds meaningful real-world utility. Some reviewers flag the learning curve associated with managing a plug-in hybrid system as a consideration for first-time PHEV buyers.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 12.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19378

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mazda CX-90-Phev at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

392 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

15reported crash
1reported fire
13reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSteering 163Engine 72Electrical System 65Forward Collision Avoidance 50Unknown Or Other 47Power Train 34

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19378), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mazda Cx-90-Phev 2024. Class rank 42 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure