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Mazda CX-70, CX-90 Fuel Gauge May Read Wrong
medium How serious is it? About this label
Running out of fuel and stalling unexpectedly while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V568000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
| Part affected | Electrical System:body Control Module:software |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On affected vehicles, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may show an inaccurate reading of how much fuel is in the tank. Because the gauge isn't accurate, you could unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle could stall while you are driving.
What you should do
2. Contact a Mazda dealer to have the body control module software updated (1-800-222-5500, Option 6).
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V568000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Mazda — official Mazda recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-222-5500
The bigger picture
- Mazda Electrical System Recalls Affect Warning Displays and Drive Power · all 5 Mazda recalls in this area
Other Mazda CX-70 recalls
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- Oct 31, 2024Mazda CX-70 Control Module Software May Cut Powerhigh
- Oct 31, 2024Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 Electrical Unit Software Issuemedium
Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.