2019 Mazda CX-9: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
52
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
7.7
Severity index
Severity index 7.7 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Mazda CX-9 ranks 122 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 1% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 22 | 42.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 25.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 13.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 7.7% |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 7.7% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 3 | 5.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 5.8% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 3.8% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 22 of 52 complaints (42.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.8x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V875000 | 12/11/2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail. |
| 19V770000 | 28/10/2019 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 CX-9 vehicles equipped with Sumitomo Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V, having date code 1619. An incorrect rubber compound may have been used in the tire's manufacturing, allowing the tread to sepa |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.