Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Mazda CX-9 has 1 recall, 40 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
40
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 18, 2026
21V750000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2021 Mazda CX-9 (VIN: JM3TCBDY3M0538768 / 72,400 mi) Vehicle has suffered complete, sudden loss of m... |
| Sep 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I entered the interstate normally, with no issues accelerating or merging. While driving at approxim... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | TIRES | On a high-speed highway (Route 14), the vehicle suffered a sudden flat tire/air loss event, forcing ... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The vehicle was parked stationary in the driveway with the engine running for 3-5 minutes with the A... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | ENGINE | This complaint refers to Mazda and it's dealer refusal to properly execute the warranty work under t... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | ENGINE | Check engine light comes on and error P0303 comes on. Had an independent mechanic do the following a... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | ENGINE | 1) What component or system failed or malfunctioned: On 6/12/2026 While drive on the highway with o... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | Backup camera shows three to four feet before red collision line is not accurate causing severe dam... |
| May 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My vehicle is part of Mazda's 2021-2022 Mazda Valve Stem Seal Settlement. The dealership had yet to ... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My MazdaCx9 engine consumes (burns) an excessive amount of oil, necessitating frequent top-offs betw... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On [XXX], [XXX], [XXX] I was driving on an interstate highway with a 65 mph speed limit with no warn... |
| Aug 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Hello, I have been to a Mazda dealer complaining of clicking and squeaky brakes for 2 years now. Dea... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and turning, ... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ENGINE | I just purchased this vehicle 2 months ago. Yesterday my oil light came on, I pulled over and checke... |
| Dec 29, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Please add the 2021 CX9 model to the following bulletin. [XXX] This is exactly what is happening... |
| Oct 10, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was in a parking lot and came to a stop and placed the car in reverse to back into a parking space... |
| Oct 4, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 6/29/2023--Vehicle stopped suddenly with i-ACTIVESENSE system malfunction, Dynamic Stability Control... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while accelerating quickly and entering ... |
| Jul 8, 2023 | WHEELS | I was driving approximately 75-80 mph (speed limit for I-90 is 80 mph) on I-90 Eastbound in South Da... |
| May 26, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The oil light keeps coming on before your initial oil change. Also, the oil is actually low. They ha... |