At the shop, Mazda electrical-system issues have a recognizable signature. 1,035 documented complaints across 75 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. Complaint volume is spread across the lineup rather than parked on one bad year. That's the signature of a platform or supplier issue, not a single-year flub. 42 fire reports on the federal record — not common in this category but documented and worth weight. Across the 366 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 66,567 miles. Average shop fix runs about $850 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Read the specific complaints before assuming the worst — the category covers everything from a forty-dollar switch to a twenty-five-hundred-dollar module.
Mazda electrical problems
1,035 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Mazda vehicles for electrical issues. 6 active recall campaigns. See electrical across all makes →
Worst-affected Mazda model-years for electrical Top 25 by complaint volume
Active recalls — Mazda electrical 9 on file
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 vehicles equipped with a Dash Electrical Supply Unit (ESU)
An ESU that does not function properly, increases the risk of a crash.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 vehicles
An engine that fails to restart increases the risk of a crash.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 CX-9 vehicles
The passenger frontal air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Inoperable turn signals prevent the driver from signaling to other drivers, increasing the risk of crash.
Mazda is recalling 30,600 my 2007-2009 cx9 vehicles equipped with power adjustable seat with position memory function
Drivers will experience certain functions that are uncontrollable which will cause serious difficulties in driving increasing the risk of a crash.
Mazda is recalling 25,400 my 2010 mazda3 vehicles
The main fuse may blow out causing the engine to stall and inability of restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles
Incorrect indicator warning lights may lead the driver and/or passengers to be unaware of deactivated air bags or unfastened seat belts, increasing the risk of injury.
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2
Once the PCM assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CX-90 and 2025 CX-70 mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV)
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Common questions
How many Mazda electrical complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,035 complaints across 75 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 6 active recall campaigns cover electrical issues across the Mazda lineup.
Which Mazda model has the most electrical complaints?
The 2014 Mazda CX-5 leads with 114 complaints in this category. Next: 2016 CX-5 (63) and 2013 CX-5 (48).
What does it cost to fix Mazda electrical problems?
Independent shops average $850 for electrical repairs across the Mazda lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Mazda electrical recalls?
Yes — 9 active recall campaigns cover electrical on Mazda vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.