If a CX-60 loses drive or lights up with warnings
Ease off, indicate, and get somewhere safe before you switch off. All three recalls can show up on the road as lost power or a car that won't restart. Put your hazard lights on if you're stuck, keep everyone away from the traffic, and call roadside assistance if you have it. If anyone is hurt or in danger, call 000.
Has the Mazda CX-60 been recalled?
| Which cars | What could happen | |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | 766 plug-in hybrids | The fail-safe drive mode could switch on by itself and cut the drive |
| August 2024 | 860 diesel CX-60 and CX-90 cars | After a firm brake press, power might not come back when you press the accelerator |
| November 2024 | 7,870 CX-60 and CX-90 cars built in 2023 and 2024, 2,539 of them plug-in CX-60s | The engine might not restart after i-stop (Mazda's stop-start), warnings could stack up, and plug-ins could lose EV mode |
The November 2024 recall can also bring on the engine light, hide seatbelt warnings and stop the 360-degree camera helping with obstacles. So if a light's on, check for an open recall before you pay for a diagnosis. Those were the recalls in the reports we read, and the government's register has the current list.
What about the ride and the gearbox?
The CX-60 went on sale here in June 2023 as Mazda's first model on its rear-drive platform, and every one has an 8-speed automatic. Wikipedia records that Mazda's May 2025 update for Australia responded to complaints about ride quality and the transmission, without spelling out what changed.
Ask a Mazda dealer whether any update applies to your build. Separately, a mechanic who works on Mazdas can check the suspension for worn or damaged parts. If nothing's worn, a firm ride may simply be how that car was set up, and you've spent very little finding out.
Which CX-60 is yours?
There are four to know: the G40e 3.3-litre petrol mild hybrid, the D50e 3.3-litre diesel mild hybrid, the P50e 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid, and the G25 2.5-litre rear-drive petrol from August 2025. The plug-in has a 17.8 kWh battery, and its orange high-voltage cables are work for a mechanic trained on them, never a home job.
What makes a Mazda CX-60 service bigger or smaller
We don't list prices, because the bill depends on the car. Every CX-60 is now on 12 months or 15,000 km. CarExpert reported in June 2026 that diesels moved up from 10,000 km, and that it covers cars already sold.
A service gets bigger with the items the schedule adds at that reading, the engine's oil and filters, and anything found along the way, such as tyres or pads. Ask for a written estimate that lists the scheduled items separately from anything extra.
A qualified independent mechanic servicing a CX-60 to Mazda's schedule and specifications doesn't by itself void the new car warranty. Tell us which CX-60 you've got and what it's doing. A local mechanic who specialises in your car.
If it were our CX-60
We'd run the VIN first, because a software recall is a dealer job that won't cost you. If the recalls are clear and the problem's still there, write down when it happens, cold or hot, moving off or braking, and have it scanned. A clear description gets you a faster answer than a vague one.