CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Mazda CX-9 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (68 reports).
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2016 Mazda CX-9 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Mazda CX-9.
Most common 2016 Mazda CX-9 problems
Problem areas named in the 107 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 68 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
What owners report
We discovered the problem by accident -- pulled out of our garage and there was a coolant puddle on the garage floor. No dashboard warnings, no overheat messages, no visible symptoms before that. That's what makes this failure mode dangerous: it loses coolant silently, and you find out from a puddle or from an overheat, not from the car telling you. A Mazda dealership confirmed the failure during a multi-point inspection by one of their master technicians (September 2026): coolant leaking from the back of the cylinder head, no signs of coolant and oil mixing, and a scan showing no history of overheating. Their recommendation is cylinder head replacement. The vehicle is available for inspect
Cracked head cyclinder leaking. Unsafe to drive, coolant can leak into engine if not already. They are aware of it and extended a warranty for the issue in 2024. However people like me, my coolant didn't leak until this year 2026. There have been lawsuits on this issue, but they are still failing to address this issue. They created another part to replace the defected part which costs around $6000-$7000. Yes, took it to a Mazda dealer and confirmed the issue and they can fix but cost would be out of pocket. No warning at all. The only way this was discovered was the smell of the coolant leaking.
My car have a manufacturer engine defect that the company or corporation is not willing to fix. Only because I exceeded the warranty I call them (MAZDA) an told them that it wasn't under my control the these issues happened after the warranty expire. But they still refuse to help me.
Engine revs or surges while in park, possibly faulty throttle box
The cylinder head (which involves the engine cooling system) has a known manufacturer defect that affects all year/models of the Mazda CX-9 with turbo. The manufacturing defect poses a risk to motor vehicle safety in a group of vehicles or equipment of the same design and/or manufacturer. Specifically, the overheating and failure of the engine can occur at any time, without warning. This puts my family at risk of being stranded on a roadway, particularly because my car is often driven in rural areas. The manufacturing defect is significant and is acknowledged by Mazda: Mazda has offered owners a voluntary, limited, warranty extension (CSP11) of 10 years or 120,000 miles. The voluntary war
2016 Mazda CX-9 questions
Does the 2016 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Mazda CX-9 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda CX-9?
Based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (68), Electrical System (14), Service Brakes (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Mazda CX-9 has been fixed?
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