13
recalls
The Mazda CX-9 has 13 recalls covering 954,969 vehicles as reported; model year 2010 is covered by the most (6). The 2023 Mazda CX-9 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 57 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; service brakes is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
13
Most for 2010: 6
Units affected
955K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2023
Complaints, 12 mo
57
-13.6% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
5
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
25 rated versions, model years 2007 to 2023
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · FWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2013 | SUV · AWD | 14.3% risk |
The 16 newest of 25 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mazda CX-9, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
57 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes413
- Engine358
- Power train161
- Suspension148
- Air bags134
- Unknown or other120
- Electrical system84
- Complaints
- 1,438
- Crashes reported
- 61
- Fires reported
- 12
- People injured
- 38
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mazda CX-9 by component
- Air bags5 · 580K units
- Electrical system2 · 38K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 121K units
- Seat belts1 · 8,648 units
- Seats1 · 12K units
- Steering1 · 578 units
- Suspension1 · 193K units
- Tires1 · 146 units
Mazda CX-9 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Mazda CX-3, CX-5, CX-9, MAZDA2 and 3 more (2018-2020): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 21V875000 | Crash risk | 121,038 |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Mazda CX-9 (2020-2021): Seat beltsNo. 21V750000 | Crash risk | 8,648 |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6 (2007-2012): Air bagsNo. 19V782000Do not drive | Fire | 69,879 |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Mazda CX-9 (2019): TiresNo. 19V770000 | Crash risk | 146 |
| May 30, 2019 | Mazda CX-9 (2018): Electrical systemNo. 19V403000 | Crash risk | 7,854 |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6 (2010-2015): Air bagsNo. 18V717000Do not drive | Fire | 155,436 |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6 (2009-2013): Air bagsNo. 18V018000Do not drive | Fire | 70,227 |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6 (2007-2012): Air bagsNo. 17V457000Do not drive | Injury | 79,402 |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6 (2007-2011): Air bagsNo. 17V429000Do not drive | Injury | 205,377 |
| Apr 11, 2016 | Mazda CX-3, CX-5, CX-9, MAZDA2 (2013-2016): SteeringNo. 16V203000 | Crash risk | 578 |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Mazda CX-9 (2007-2014): SuspensionNo. 15V451000 | Crash risk | 193,484 |
| Feb 19, 2010 | Mazda CX-9 (2010): SeatsNo. 10V051000 | Fire | 12,300 |
| Feb 23, 2009 | Mazda CX-9, CX9 (2007-2009): Electrical systemNo. 09V066000 | Crash risk | 30,600 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Mazda CX-9 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2021 Mazda CX-9. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-9 have?
13 recalls cover the Mazda CX-9, for 954,969 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2023 Mazda CX-9?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 15.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Mazda CX-9?
Service brakes: named in 413 of the 1,438 safety complaints about the Mazda CX-9, then engine (358). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.