2022 Mazda CX-60 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · HX72 LHE

Early-production CX-60 models built between 2022 and 2023 suffer from excessively stiff rear damping rates and unyielding spring calibration. On uneven UK B-roads and over urban speed cushions, the rear axle exhibits abrupt vertical bounce, poor body control, and occupant head-toss. Mazda recognised customer and motoring press feedback and introduced redesigned softer rear coil springs and revised dual-tube dampers under warranty technical service bulletins, which were subsequently standardised on late 2023 and 2024 production vehicles.

Mazda developed a proprietary eight-speed automatic transmission for the CX-60 that replaces the traditional hydraulic torque converter with a multi-plate wet clutch. In early vehicles, unrefined Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration causes abrupt clutch engagement, low-speed driveline shudder, and perceptible hesitation when coming to a halt or moving off from a standing start. The transition between the 100 kW electric motor and the 2.5-litre petrol engine can feel clunky when decelerating into roundabouts. Dealerships rectify this behaviour through sequential TCM and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) re-flashing.

Certain 2022 to 2024 Mazda CX-60 models experience excess internal friction within the electric power steering (EPS) rack worm gear mechanism. Under sustained motorway driving or gentle cornering, drivers report an unpleasant sticky or notching sensation around the centre position, requiring increased physical effort to initiate slight steering adjustments. In severe cases, the steering wheel resists self-centring after turning. The issue was subject to official safety recall campaigns overseen by DVSA, requiring dealers to apply revised worm gear grease, re-tension the gear spring, or fit a modified steering rack assembly free of charge.