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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2020 Mazda CX-9 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
19
Latest campaign
Sep 27, 2021

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seats1Sep 27, 2021

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 27, 2021Latest campaign
Sep 27, 202121V750000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V750000
What's wrong
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the internal parts of the affected second-row seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5221I.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V750000 · Sep 27, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component19

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
19Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine526000
Electrical system421000
Fuel/propulsion system316000
Unknown or other316000
Service brakes211000
Forward collision avoidance211000
Power train211000
Air bags15101
Back over prevention15000
Tires15000
Visibility/wiper15000
Structure15000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “The contact owned a 2020 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, a second vehicle crashed head-on into the front of the vehicle.”

    Filed 06/30/2026 · ODI 11747446
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “The mazda Cx-9 is having the same fuel pump issues that was recalled up until 2018 models. The issue with the lean codes and faulty fuel pump continues”

    Filed 06/19/2026 · ODI 11745213
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Prior to [XXX] The vehicle ran rough and sputter excessively. I took car to local repair shop. Diagnostic equipment determined the fuel injector needed to be replaced.”

    Filed 06/01/2026 · ODI 11741400

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2020 Mazda CX-9 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda CX-9 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 Mazda CX-9. The most recent, 21V750000 (reported September 27, 2021), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Mazda CX-9?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 19 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Mazda CX-9?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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