Model year
2021 Mazda CX-9
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 40 complaints for the 2021 Mazda CX-9 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (21), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), POWER TRAIN (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 86 complaints
- 2008 172 complaints
- 2009 59 complaints
- 2010 195 complaints
- 2011 170 complaints
- 2012 221 complaints
- 2013 68 complaints
- 2014 54 complaints
- 2015 35 complaints
- 2016 107 complaints
- 2017 61 complaints
- 2018 128 complaints
- 2019 53 complaints
- 2020 19 complaints
- 2021 40 complaints
- 2022 11 complaints
- 2023 13 complaints
Recalls
21V750000 · Sep 27, 2021
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-9 vehicles equipped with 60/40 split bench second-row seats. The left-side second-row seat may unexpectedly slide forward during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Complaints
40 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| CX-9 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Mazda CX-9 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.