Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Mazda CX-9 has 2 recalls, 121 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
121
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V875000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles...
19V403000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 CX-9 vehicles. The wiring harness may disrupt electrical communications and disable...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The liftgate (trunk) opens sporadically. The system keeps trying to open the truck and it's causing ... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My 2018 Mazda CX-9 experienced catastrophic engine damage after a radiator failure allowed coolant t... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | SEATS | The adjustable rails holding the rear left seat in place no longer latch. It is available for inspec... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Passenger seat heater either had a grounding issue or shorted out, causing to seat to start smolderi... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ENGINE | Here the facts, bought a car out of state (Illinois) from Iowa with 130,131 miles on Sept 12th 2025,... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | my 2018 MAZDA CX-9 safety issue SCBS / SBS, LAS / LDWS, MASTER AND/OR HBC WARNING LIGHTS Forward sen... |
| Sep 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | [XXX] 2018 MAZDA CX-9 GRAND TOURING 89014 MILES Date: 9/11/2025 To: Mazda North American Operatio... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Passenger side sun visor will not stay in place. Cannot lock it in up position, which means it droop... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I am submitting this recall request because my vehicle has experienced repeated incidents of a serio... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | ENGINE | Cracked cylinder head/leaking coolant. |
| Jun 14, 2025 | ENGINE | . In January 2024, I purchased a used 2018 Mazda CX-9. The vehicle ran well until [XXX], when I disc... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1. The navigation has a frosted crackle appearance framing the screen. It is difficult to read the... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | ENGINE | coolant leaking from engine block cracked cylinder head |
| Dec 7, 2024 | ENGINE | Our Mazda CX-9, having roughly 86,000 miles, had catastrophic engine failure while driving. This is ... |
| Nov 4, 2024 | ENGINE | coolant leaks at the cylinder head around the exhaust manifold. Caused crack in the head. The Mazda ... |
| Oct 25, 2024 | ENGINE | Fan is not working and car is overheating when driving in traffic or low speeds - from forums this s... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | ENGINE | My vehicle was low on antifreeze. I brought it into the dealer and had them look at it. They told m... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | STEERING | Steering makes knocking noises when turning. It happened suddenly with no damage to car to cause it.... |
| Sep 30, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | - My 2018 Mazda CX 9 started stalling and jittering at idle and then eventually during slow driving.... |
| Sep 30, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine cylinder head is leaking coolant. This is a known issue by Mazda as they have submitted a TSB... |