Mazda CX-60
3.3-litre inline-six diesel with 48V mild hybrid. Mazda's first inline-six in decades, on the new longitudinal platform.
3.3-Litre Diesel: Powerful, Somewhat Sober
The 3.3-litre inline-six diesel gives the CX-60 strong thrust and impresses with refined running. The suspension tune is slightly more supple on the diesel than on the PHEV. Overall a comfortable touring SUV with good driving dynamics — but without the electric kick of the PHEV.
Engine Weaknesses 6
The AdBlue dosing pump can crystallise and block during short-trip use. SCR catalytic converter efficiency drops, engine power is reduced. The first Mazda with an SCR system.
Symptoms: AdBlue warning light, power reduction after 1,000 km, engine will not restart after countdown, elevated NOx emissions.
Isolated cases of injectors leaking fuel into the combustion chamber. Hydrostatic lock possible. Mazda recommended preventive injector checks on early CX-60 diesel engines.
Symptoms: Knocking noises, rough running, strong diesel smell, white smoke cloud, sudden engine failure in extreme cases.
The new 8-speed automatic (Aisin) had software problems with the shift logic during manoeuvring and at low speeds. Multiple recalls in 2022–2023.
Symptoms: Juddering during manoeuvring, delayed gear engagement, unintended downshifts, transmission warning light.
A mechanical knock on pull-away from standstill, caused by play in the torque converter clutch damper. Mazda has released revised parts.
Symptoms: Single 'clunk' on pull-away, especially in the cold, slight judder during the transition from standstill to motion.
Die 48V-Lithium-Ionen-Batterie des e-SkyActiv D fällt bei frühen Serienmodellen (2022–2023) bereits bei ca. 40.000 km mit Fehlermeldungen aus. Betroffene Fahrzeuge verlieren die 17 PS Boost-Leistung des Elektromotors und zeigen zahlreiche Warnmeldungen. Ersatzteile waren lange nicht lieferbar.
Symptoms: Mehrere gleichzeitige Warnleuchten; Leistungsverlust von ca. 17 PS; Fahrzeug bleibt fahrbereit; Fehlermeldung 48V-System.
Bei 850 deutschen CX-60-Exemplaren mit e-SkyActiv-D aus dem Produktionszeitraum September 2022 bis Februar 2023 fiel das Kombi-Instrument komplett aus. Mazda rief die betroffenen Fahrzeuge zurück und spielte ein Software-Update ein.
Symptoms: Kombi-Instrument dunkel oder ohne Anzeige; keine Tacho-, Drehzahl- oder Warnleuchtenanzeige möglich; Fahrzeug ansonsten fahrbereit.
Vehicle Weaknesses 6
Faulty transmission control software can cause the CX-60 to fail to respond to the accelerator after a complete stop. Affects 3,808 German vehicles. KBA recall 14131R/AR043A.
On the CX-60 PHEV, faulty Dash-ESU software can cause HV battery cooling failure, defroster failure and loss of drive. Around 42,000 vehicles affected across Europe.
Lubricant can leak from the steering rack on the CX-60, leading to increased steering resistance. 15,126 German vehicles affected (model years 2022–2023). KBA recall AR001A.
Many CX-60s vibrate and drone in the 50–70 km/h range due to a flawed driveshaft housing design. Mazda issued a service bulletin covering driveshaft replacement, particularly on AWD models.
Numerous CX-60 owners report creaking and cracking noises from the front axle at sharp steering angles. Mazda replaced dampers on some vehicles without fully resolving the issue.
Early CX-60 (2022–2023) have frequent infotainment issues: Bluetooth dropouts, faulty voice control, system crashes and unreliable driver assistance systems. Software updates help in some cases.