KnownCarProblems2021 Mazda CX-9 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mazda CX-9, most often about the engine (53% of complaints). It is 13th of 17 CX-9 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2021 Mazda CX-9 problems
Engine
21 complaints · 53%The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH or exceeding 60 MPH, the vehicle would lose motive power and stall without warning. The contact stated that he would coast to the side of the road and the vehicle would restart after 2-3 attempts and regain normal functionality. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while accelerating quickly and entering the highway, there was no motive power to the vehicle. While crossing the highway in the right lane, driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle in front moved over; there was a parked vehicle. The contact was able to stop the…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 15%Transmission
5 complaints · 13%Brakes
4 complaints · 10%As I was driving downhill with minimal snow on the ground, I tapped my brakes about 7 times before they locked up. I went to turn to stay on the road and the steering wheel wouldn't budge causing me to go off the road, into an embankment. Vehicle was going about 5-10mph when this occured on a city street.
Driver assistance
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking.
Speed control
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2021 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while accelerating quickly and entering the highway, there was no motive power to the vehicle. While crossing the highway in the right lane, driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle in front moved over; there was a parked vehicle. The contact was able to stop the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Mazda CX-9 recalls
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk: A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Mazda CX-9
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mazda CX-9?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (21 complaints); other or unspecified (6 complaints); transmission (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Mazda CX-9 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 27, 2021 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Mazda CX-9?
- It is 13th of 17 CX-9 model years by number of complaints, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.