This is Mazda’s first attempt at a vehicle like this (same for the CX-90), and it’s a big step for them. It’s a PHEV with a completely new inline 6 engine. First-generation models always have issues—recalls, glitches, you name it. That’s just how it goes with brand-new designs.
Give it 2-3 years, and they’ll probably sort most of it out. Mazda will get it to the same reliability level as their other cars eventually.
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The PHEV uses an inline 4, but I agree—Mazda’s breaking new ground here, and there’s always room for improvement in the early stages.
Quill said:
@Indie
The PHEV uses an inline 4, but I agree—Mazda’s breaking new ground here, and there’s always room for improvement in the early stages.
Oops, my mistake! I was thinking about the inline 6 in the other trim. Either way, both setups are going to have some early issues.
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You’d think they’d fix these issues by now. The CX60 has the same setup and problems, and it’s been around longer.
Tan said:
@Indie
You’d think they’d fix these issues by now. The CX60 has the same setup and problems, and it’s been around longer.
Didn’t the CX60 come out in 2022?
Tan said:
@Indie
You’d think they’d fix these issues by now. The CX60 has the same setup and problems, and it’s been around longer.
Didn’t the CX60 come out in 2022?
It was unveiled in 2022 and hit the market in 2023. That’s not a lot of time to work out all the bugs.
Tan said:
@Indie
You’d think they’d fix these issues by now. The CX60 has the same setup and problems, and it’s been around longer.
The CX60 has only been out since 2023. New issues can take years to show up, and testing in real-life situations is the only way to catch some problems. Cars with more tech (especially first-gen ones) are more likely to have glitches. This isn’t just Mazda—look at Toyota; even they’ve had issues with their latest stuff, and they’re known for being super reliable.
Don’t buy brand-new models the first year they come out. Simple as that.
For anyone wondering, here’s what might be happening. OP, were you in EV-only mode?
Issue 1 (PHEV models): Some PHEVs lose motor power in EV mode because of a software bug in the inverter. It puts the car in a fail-safe mode, limiting power. Warning lights and sounds might come on. Dealers can fix it with a software update.
Issue 2 (MHEV models): Mild hybrids might fail to restart the engine after stopping in idle. This triggers warning lights and messages, which can cause the engine to stall. The fix is also a software update for the control modules.
Issue 3 (Both models): In some cases, both types may lose power during certain driving conditions due to bugs in the control modules. A software update fixes this too.
More details are here:
Official Mazda statement
NHTSA recall info
If you’re worried about cars having problems, don’t buy a new model or a first-year release. Every brand—Subaru, Toyota, Honda, Nissan—can have issues.
Most of these problems were fixed early with software updates for the control modules. Just ask your dealer to check that everything is up to date. Once that’s done, the car should run fine for years.
Fern said:
Most of these problems were fixed early with software updates for the control modules. Just ask your dealer to check that everything is up to date. Once that’s done, the car should run fine for years.
The service bulletin actually says these updates were applied already.
My dad’s 2025 Ram has been acting weird too. Sometimes the backup camera won’t work, and the interior lights turn on randomly.
Zion said:
My dad’s 2025 Ram has been acting weird too. Sometimes the backup camera won’t work, and the interior lights turn on randomly.
Sounds about right for Dodge.
Zion said:
My dad’s 2025 Ram has been acting weird too. Sometimes the backup camera won’t work, and the interior lights turn on randomly.
Yeah, that’s typical Dodge. Honestly, anything from Stellantis (Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, RAM, Fiat) is worth avoiding.
If it makes you feel any better, my 2023 Hyundai Palisade had a similar issue. It threw a check engine light because of a misfire after two failed starts. The dealership checked it out but didn’t replace anything, and luckily, the problem hasn’t come back. These newer cars seem to have more quirks than ever, but at least you got a software update, so fingers crossed it’s all sorted.