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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Mazda CX-9 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 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
40
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 component40

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
40Complaints filed
7Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine2153100
Unknown or other615201
Power train513201
Forward collision avoidance410101
Service brakes410200
Vehicle speed control38100
Electrical system25000
Back over prevention25100
Air bags25200
Tires13000
Suspension13000
Wheels13000
Visibility/wiper13000
Steering13100

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

  • Power train

    “2021 Mazda CX-9 (VIN: JM3TCBDY3M0538768 / 72,400 mi) Vehicle has suffered complete, sudden loss of motive power at high freeway speeds on four separate occasions.”

    Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771132
  • Power train

    “I entered the interstate normally, with no issues accelerating or merging. While driving at approximately 70 mph, in traffic, all three warning messages appeared on the instrument cluster at the same time: “Smart Brake…”

    Filed 09/12/2026 · ODI 11763863
  • Tires

    “On a high-speed highway (Route 14), the vehicle suffered a sudden flat tire/air loss event, forcing an emergency pull-off onto a narrow shoulder with 65 mph traffic.”

    Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11760004

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2021 Mazda CX-9 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Mazda CX-9 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 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 2021 Mazda CX-9?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 40 filed with NHTSA (53%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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