Mazda CX-70 TY
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
The Mazda CX-70 TY (since 2024) is effectively a two-row CX-90 — the same large US SUV on the longitudinal platform, but as a five-seat two-row with more cargo space instead of the third row.
Engine choice: H3T-VPTS (3.3 SkyActiv-G inline-six turbo mild hybrid, 254 kW/340 hp) — strong and smooth, but with 48V battery weaknesses. PY-VPS-PHEV (2.5 e-SkyActiv plug-in hybrid, 241 kW) — plenty of system power, but complex.
Weak points: shares the CX-90's issues since it is technically identical. PHEV loss-of-drive recall, dash-ESU recall (defroster/camera/seatbelt warning), fuel-gauge recall (engine stall possible), 8-speed shift shudder when pulling away, brake squeal and judder, 48V mild-hybrid battery cell imbalance.
Test-drive checklist: Confirm all software recalls (power loss, ESU, fuel gauge) are done, check the 48V battery status, the transmission for low-speed shudder, the brakes for squeal/judder.
Market 2026: at 40,000 km $38,000–48,000 (US market). Insider pick: an H3T-VPTS (3.3 inline-six) from MY2025 with recalls completed — the smooth six is the more mature choice; if you prefer cargo space to a third row, take the CX-70 over the CX-90.
Engine Overview
The Mazda CX-70 TY is available with 2 engine variants — from 328 to 345 hp.
The 2.5 e-SkyActiv PHEV combines a four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with an e-motor and a 17.8 kWh drive battery. The most serious topic is a recall for unexpected motor shutdown: a false insulation-fault detection can disable the hybrid system, so the car cannot move off after stopping. Add jerky transitions between electric and combustion drive (the eight-speed clutch-pack), driveshaft vibration, a transmission software recall, and a 12V battery that drains when parked. Check all recalls by VIN before buying — most are fixed by software.
- !! Recall: unexpected engine shutdown
A software fault in the hybrid control unit can shut down the drive unexpectedly or cause a power loss in EV mode. Early PHEV build years are affected — in Europe the CX-60/CX-80 (2022 recall), in the US the CX-90/CX-70 (NHTSA 6323J, 7024J, 7124J). Mazda applies software updates free of charge.
Symptoms: Engine shuts off during driving, abrupt switch to EV mode, fault message in the instrument cluster, power loss. - !! Recall: Transmission Software Shift Logic
Faulty transmission software can cause unintended gear disengagement. Recall affects CX-60 PHEV and diesel variants from the first production years.
Symptoms: Gearbox shifts unintentionally to neutral, loss of drive, transmission warning light, jerky gear changes. - !! Jerk during electric-to-combustion engine transition
The transition from pure electric drive to combustion engine engagement produces a noticeable jerk. Occurs at low speeds and under light acceleration. Software updates improve but do not fully eliminate the problem.
Symptoms: Distinct jolt when the combustion engine cuts in, especially at 30–50 km/h; gearbox shudder at low speed.
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The 3.3 SkyActiv-G Turbo is a modern inline-six petrol with a 48V mild hybrid — refined and strong. As the range is very new, software and electronics topics dominate: several free recalls (i-stop fails to restart, loss of drive power from PCM software, a wrong fuel gauge causing a stall) plus a 12V battery that drains when parked (there is no conventional alternator). The block seems mechanically solid; the direct-injection design risk (intake-valve carbon) is barely documented yet on the young fleet. Check all open recalls by VIN before buying.
- !! Recall: i-stop — engine fails to restart
A PCM/BECM software fault lets the petrol engine shut off at i-stop and fail to restart reliably (NHTSA 24V-816, mild-hybrid petrol only, not PHEV). Fixed by a free software update.
Symptoms: Engine shuts off at i-stop and will not restart, hybrid-system warning, standstill. - !! Recall: loss of drive power (PCM software)
Faulty PCM/ECM software can cause a warning light and loss of drive power while driving (NHTSA 24V-815, MY2024 CX-90/2025 CX-70). Crash risk. Fixed by a free software update.
Symptoms: Sudden power reduction/limp mode, warning light. - !! Fuel gauge wrong — engine stalls (empty tank)
Ethanol attacks the fuel-level sender circuit board; the gauge falsely shows fuel while the tank is empty — the engine stalls and will not start (recall 7825I, mild-hybrid only). Fixed by a control-unit software update.
Symptoms: Inaccurate fuel gauge, unexpected stall with a seemingly full tank.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall: PHEV Drive Power Loss Software (CX-70 / 7024J) NHTSA recall 7024J (Nov 2024) affects MY2025 CX-70 PHEV vehicles together with the CX-90. Faulty PCM/ECM software can cause drive power loss in EV mode. Mazda performs free software updates. Symptoms: Sudden drive power loss in pure EV mode, check engine light, vehicle enters limp mode | Low | |
| Recall: Inaccurate Fuel Gauge — Engine Stall Risk (7825I) NHTSA recall 7825I (Sept 2025) affects approx. 16,056 MY2025 CX-70 MHEV vehicles. Ethanol in fuel reacts with the fuel sender circuit board, causing the gauge to show remaining fuel when the tank is actually empty. Mazda reprograms the BCM free of charge. Symptoms: Engine stall despite fuel gauge showing remaining fuel; vehicle cannot be restarted after stalling | Low |
Known Problems and Issues +
A total of 16 weaknesses have been documented for the Mazda CX-70 TY (2024–2025) — 10 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. One problem engine: PY-VPS-PHEV (2.5L e-SkyActiv PHEV). Typical issues affect Other, Electronics, Gearbox, Brakes.
CX-70 (H3T-VPTS, 2024–2025) — Be Careful: Recall: i-stop — engine fails to restart, Recall: loss of drive power (PCM software), Fuel gauge wrong — engine stalls (empty tank). Power: 345 PS.
CX-70 (PY-VPS-PHEV, 2024–2025) — Stay Away!: Recall: unexpected engine shutdown, Recall: Transmission Software Shift Logic, Jerk during electric-to-combustion engine transition. Power: 328 PS.
What to watch out for with the Mazda CX-70? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee