2020 Mazda CX-9 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (5 reports).

1Recalls
19Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2020 Mazda CX-9 recalls

Rear Seat May Slide Forward in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 21V750Sep 27, 20218,648 vehicles affected

Certain vehicles have a second-row bench seat, on the left side, that may unexpectedly slide forward during a crash.

Most common 2020 Mazda CX-9 problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine5
Electrical System4
Unknown Or Other3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Power Train2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service Brakes2
Structure1
Visibility/Wiper1
Tires1

What owners report

2026-06-30, 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. During the head-on crash, no air bags inside the vehicle deployed. The contact sustained a concussion and right eye injury and later received medical attention. A Police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a local storage facility. No information was available concerning the second vehicle's occupants. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.
2026-06-19, 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
2026-06-01, 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. Vehicle ran better but continued to sputter and ride rough on occasion. Prior to [XXX], the vehicle stopped operating properly. The vehicle would not travel faster than 20 mph and sometimes would stop completely in the middle of the road. This was a hazardous situation. The vehicle seemed to be starved for fuel. All warning lights were displayed on the short trip home. Being too dangerous to drive the vehicle was towed to a different repair shop. Diagnostic equipment determined the throttle body needed to be replaced. This was
2026-03-17, Back Over Prevention
Warning signal front camera sensor system malfunction Forward Smart City Brake Support malfunction When this initial happen the steering wheel becomes hard to maneuver than releases The front and back cameras are clear from any debris or obstructions What should I do next?
2026-03-01, Tires
All 4 of my BH255/50R20 XL 109v NOKIAN WR G4 vehicle tires are exhibiting abnormal tread degradation and excessive sidewall cracking. The tire defect includes a circumferential crack along the top of all 4 tires, where the top of the tire's sidewall and tread base meet. Upon tire inspection, the structural integrity and safety of these tires with continued usage is questionable. The tires in question are only 26 months old and have approximately 31K miles of usage.

2020 Mazda CX-9 questions

Does the 2020 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Mazda CX-9: Rear Seat May Slide Forward in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mazda CX-9?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (5), Electrical System (4), Unknown Or Other (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Mazda CX-9 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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