2022 MAZDA CX-9

0 recalls, 13 complaints - 281 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

13 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
POWER TRAIN	2
ENGINE	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
SEAT BELTS	1
PARKING BRAKE	1

Incident date: Mar 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the sunroof, causing the parking brake to become inoperable. The “Service Parking Brake” warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to function properly and... Read more

Incident date: Jan 28, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and smoke was coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the smoke had also entered the passenger cabin. The contact stated that her husband had not men... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 13, 2025

Brake lines rust and corrode at the plastic support clips. Brake lines are not made from quality materials. Suffrage also corroded. Suffrage was changed by dealer though when vehicle was returned the Brake lines were broken. Car entered Suffrage service with brake lines intact, rusted i wouldn't dou... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2025

The contact owns a 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side front seat belt was latched; however, the front driver's seat belt buckle failed to latch as intended. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V103004 (Seat Belts).... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2024

Pearl paint has been peeling more and more especially when washing my vehicle. This shouldn't be happening and i see similar paint issues with other Kia and Hyundai models. I need Kia to take accountable and responsibly for their defect.

Incident date: Sep 25, 2023

While driving my child to school a short while ago today, my car accelerated on its own and would not brake. I was attempting to stop for an upcoming red light. The car accelerated without me pressing the gas and the brakes went completely out. I was able to avoid a collision. This lasted for under ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2023

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

When I am idling at a stop sign or sitting in traffic and I have come to a full stop, the car's engine shuts down as a gas-saving feature. This is not the problem! The problem is that sometimes when this feature engages, when I lift my foot off the brake to start driving again, a shrill constant rin... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

Incident date: Jul 21, 2022

Dear. NHTSA I owned a 2022 Kia Sorento and my vehicle had serious issues. I have attached Complaint Letter as a PDF file. Kindly review and advise your help. Thank you so much. Best regards, [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2022

Incident date: Dec 1, 2022

Concern is still present. The vehicle vibrates the entire chassis at highway speeds. Mazda states it’s normal but it may vibrate other components loose which could cause an accident. The issue is in the drivetrain

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2022 MAZDA CX-9

2022 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	15.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 MAZDA CX-9

281 manufacturer communications from 168 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	83
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	25
350000 EQUIPMENT	19
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT	16
160000 STRUCTURE	10
200000 WHEELS	10
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	10
100000 POWER TRAIN	10

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some customers may experience a a??Telematics Malfunctiona?? message in the instrument cluster with DTC U3000:04-TCU (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored in memory. This is caused by improper control software of the t

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature on the instrument cluster is displayed more than 50 A?F (10 A?C) lower than the actual temperature, resulting in insufficient performance of the air conditioning. This is caused by in

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Some customers may complain about any of the following: 1. Infotainment Center Display does not provide the Authorization Code (OTP) during the MyMazda App Connected Vehicle enrollment. 2. Remote function(s) inoperative. Engine Start / St

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

200000 WHEELS

Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Some customers may complain that the power liftgate (PLG) may open unintentionally while the vehicle is parked or stopped. Due to the shape of the 7th generation remote transmitter, the power liftgate button may be long pressed unintentiona

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur,

100000 POWER TRAIN

Due to limitations, certain vehicles from 2016 to current models might display an inaccurate transmission part number in the Global Electronic Parts Catalog (GEPC). To provide support in such cases, a temporary lookup guide has been develop

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): General Questions, Reception Level Inspection, Setup and Getting Started, Dealer Processes, Registration / Enrollment, TCU Activation, WI-FI General Information, Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

200000 WHEELS

Some customers may complain that the tire sidewalls are distorted or "damaged". Sidewall waviness/indentations/undulations are common on radial tires and are more noticeable on tires with taller sidewalls. The higher the tire pressure, the

192000 TIRES:SIDEWALL

190000 TIRES

200000 WHEELS

Some vehicles may exhibit a steering shimmy or body vibration during the PDI test drive or during the first few miles of driving after the vehicle has been delivered to the customer due to flat spots on the tires. Flat spots on tires may be

190000 TIRES

020000 SUSPENSION

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

200000 WHEELS

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu

190000 TIRES

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

010000 STEERING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking or clacking noise when operating the power lift gate (PLG). The noise may be caused by the following: Creaking noise: Dust and dirt accumulates on the sealing portion of the PLG drive unit, reducing se

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customers having MAZDA CONNECT concerns should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

010000 STEERING

Some customers may complain about a creaking, knocking, rattle or clunk noise coming from the steering column while driving. A steering column nut loosens due to excessive load when driving on irregular roads. To eliminate this concern, th

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some vehicles may exhibit an a??In Vehicle Network Malfunctiona?? message appearing in the instrument cluster with DTC U3000:04-TCU (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored after the connected service contract has been di

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some customers may experience the following symptoms of the wireless charger (Qi), even when the mobile device (smartphone etc.) is placed in the proper position on the wireless charger (Qi). - It does not start charging. - Soon after sta

353650 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE

160000 STRUCTURE

Before judging a steering wheel as having premature wear or a defect, first clean the steering wheel as explained in the repair information. Some vehicles may have steering wheel stains caused by chemicals such as hand lotions.

010000 STEERING

353650 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE

Qi Wireless Charger symptom troubleshooting

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): General Questions Reception Level Inspection Setup and Getting Started Dealer Processes Registration / Enrollment TCU Activation WI-FI General Informatio Conditions for Remote Engine Start Will Not

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Qi Wireless Charger symptom troubleshooting

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) replacement is necessary due to a failure, use MDARS to activate the new TCU after replacement. Use the information in this service alert to initialize the new TCU until the procedure on MGSS is update

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

There is a concern that some water pumps are being replaced that are not faulty, due to signs of a very small coolant leak from the bleed hole. This Service Alert is to inform you about the water pump sealing mechanism and the criteria if r

010000 STEERING

Some customers may complain about a creaking noise coming from the steering column while driving. A steering column nut loosens due to excessive load when driving on irregular roads. To eliminate this concern, the tightening torque for the

220000 SEATS

At PDI or when new vehicle is delivered, some customers may complain about wrinkles on the leather seat cushion and/or seat back surface.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

In-Vehicle Network Malfunction error message and Master Warning light ON with DTC U3000:04 (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

In-Vehicle Network Malfunction error message and Master Warning light ON with DTC U3000:04 (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In-Vehicle Network Malfunction error message and Master Warning light ON with DTC U3000:04 (Telematics communication unit internal malfunction) stored.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Some customers may experience no sound from the audio system and/or the audio source cannot be changed. This concern may be caused by the remote tuner not operating properly under certain situations. To eliminate this concern, the remote tu

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

020000 SUSPENSION

Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarke

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Some customers may complain about the Active Driving Display not displaying turn by turn (TBT) travel direction or navigation information.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

MNAO has recently found an increase in non-returned cores within the United Radio (UR) exchange program. As a reminder, dealers have 90 days, after the order is placed, to return the exchanged part. Failure to return the exchanged part wil

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

010000 STEERING

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Some customers may complain about scratches on the instrument cluster lens.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Qi Wireless Charger Symptom Troubleshooting

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Qi Wireless Charger Symptom Troubleshooting

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Some customers may complain about the Active Driving Display not displaying turn by turn (TBT) travel direction or navigation information.

010000 STEERING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some customers may experience the following: In-Vehicle Network Malfunction error message, Master Warning light ON, Connected Vehicle Reception Icon shows "X".

160000 STRUCTURE

Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Connected Services, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Connected Services, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

190000 TIRES

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

IN-VEHICLE NETWORK MALFUNCTION AND MASTER WARNING LIGHT ON. DTC U3000:04 STORED (DOES NOT APPLY TO 09-001/23)

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA CX-9

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2010

Inadvertent Curtain Air Bag Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE19-006) on May 2, 2019 to investigate two Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) and Early Warning Reporting data related to allegations of inadvertent deployment (IAD) of side curtain airbags in Model Year (MY) 2010 throug... h 2013 Mazda CX-9 vehicles. ODI sent an Information Request (IR) to Mazda North America Operations, LLC. to gather information about the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. In the 20 months since opening the PE, ODI has received three additional VOQs. To date, there have been a total of 11 IAD incidents within the identified population of 104,360 vehicles. Of the 11 incidents, no serious injuries were reported. The last known incident occurred in December 2020.Mazda's response to ODI's IR letter identified the root cause as a manufacturing issue of the Bosch SMG076 Roll Rate Sensor within the Restraint Control Module (RCM). During the manufacturing calibration process, small particles may be generated that could affect roll sensor capacitance, which could lead to a loss of curtain airbag protection or an erroneous deployment command. On November 19, 2012, a revised Roll Rate Sensor calibration process was launched, establishing a clean point for the issue. In its responses to ODI, Mazda has assessed the condition as a low risk to motor vehicle safety, with low incident frequency not warranting action. Any RCM data indicating a malfunctioning Roll Rate Sensor will result in the illumination of the airbag warning light. In the event of an erroneous curtain airbag deployment, there is no contact with properly seated occupants. Additionally, the condition is not affected by deterioration or wear, and known incidents established a random pattern of occurrence.During the investigation, ODI examined the injury risk to vehicle occupants from curtain airbag deployments. It was determined that the subject vehicles do not pose a substantial risk to out of position occupants, as testing data falls within Technical Working Group (TWG) reference values. Modeling simulation based on data provided by Mazda for properly seated occupants during static and dynamic airbag deployments indicated sufficient head clearance and no risk of brain injury. ODI analysis reveals that inadvertent deployment incident rates of curtain airbags in the subject vehicles are low through approximately ten years in service. Incident frequency does not meet values warranting recall action, but rather align closely with baseline frequency of general inadvertent deployments which are known to occur in rare driving conditions. Additionally, warranty analysis of RCM failures resulting in a loss of curtain airbag protection revealed low claim rates.Based on the analysis conducted, this investigation has been closed. The closing of this investigation does not foreclose the Agency from taking further action, if warranted, or the potential for a future finding that a safety-related defect exists, based upon additional information the Agency may receive.The five ODI complaints cited above can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following identification numbers: 10905492, 11165925, 11270089, 11310044, 11385219.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

Lower ball joint separation

In an July 7,2015 letter to NHTSA, Mazda identified a safety defect that could result in lower ball joint separation in approximately 193,484 model year (MY) 2007 through 2014 Mazda CX-9 vehicles (NHTSA Recall No. 15V-451,Mazda 8515G).Mazda indicated that damage to the ball joint boot may allow wate... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2010

Brake Booster Failure

In March 2014, Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) initiated Special Service Program SSP93 to extend the warranty coverage for a specific brake booster fault condition on model year (MY) 2007-2013 Mazda CX-9 vehicles.According to Mazda's dealer communication for SSP93, the subject vehicles may exhibit a... condition were the brake pedal is harder than usual to depress. Complainants report hearing air leakage (hissing) from the driver-side foot area during braking.The Mazda program extends the warranty coverage for repairing this condition to unlimited time and mileage for repairs performed between March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015 and to 7 years or 90,000 miles for repairs performed after March 31, 2015.In its response to the Office of Defects Investigation's (ODI) information request letter for PE14-005, Mazda identified a problem with booster diaphragms developing tears near the outer seal/circumference that can result in noise and degraded booster performance as the tears grow in length (Figures 1-3).The tears allow leakage from the ambient to the vacuum sides of the diaphragm that reduces the differential pressure across the diaphragm and produces a hissing noise after the tears have reached 10-12 mm in length.The problem was caused by wear of the mold used for the diaphragm forming process, which resulted in increased thickness and stress in the bending area of the diaphragm.Continuous operation in environments with high ambient temperatures accelerates the hardening of the diaphragm material, further increasing the stress in the bending area and contributing to tear initiation and propagation rate.Analysis of failure data indicates that the tool wear condition affected vehicles produced after June 2010 and operated in hot states (Figures 4-6).In February 2013 the supplier introduced a new mold and changes to the diaphragm thickness monitoring process to correct the condition in production vehicles.Analysis of complaint and supplier test data indicates that the diaphragm tear condition is a progressive failure that develops slowly over time.Smaller tears have little effect on system performance.As the tear continues to grow, the effects become more evident.The hard pedal and increased effort are experienced during initial pedal application, but are diminished as the pedal is pressed further by the driver and the tear is partially sealed by the outer wall of the booster.This change from a hard to a soft pedal feel is described by some drivers as a spongy pedal.For tear lengths that were observed in warranty return parts, testing demonstrated that most booster performance can be recovered with increasing pedal apply speed and apply force.None of the tears measured in return parts grew large enough to cause a complete loss of brake booster function. The booster diaphragm tear condition results in partial reduction in booster function that progresses gradually over time with audible and pedal feel symptoms available to the driver.The condition does not result in a sudden loss of power braking assist.The effects are evident during initial pedal apply and are reduced by increased pedal apply force and rate.ODI has not identified any accidents associated with the booster diaphragm tear condition in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect and take further action in the future if warranted.VOQs (24) associated with this investigation:10482005, 10486941, 1048793Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2008

Brake master cylinder leak

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE11-026 to investigate possible brake performance loss due to brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster in model year (MY) 2008 Mazda CX-9 vehicles.In response to ODI's information request letter, Mazda identified a problem ... Read more

MAZDA CX-9 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA CX-9 across all model years (2007, 2021).

47 Total Recalls

1,817 Total Complaints

4 Investigations

88 Reported Crashes

19 Reported Fires

3 Reported Deaths

MAZDA CX-9 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2023	0	17	View
2022 (current)	0	13
2021	1	43	View
2020	1	26	View
2019	2	72	View
2018	2	165	View
2017	0	78	View
2016	0	141	View
2015	2	45	View
2014	3	73	View
2013	4	80	View
2012	4	263	View
2011	4	209	View
2010	6	194	View
2009	7	66	View
2008	6	234	View
2007	5	98	View

Other MAZDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
626	54	3,892	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View
PROTEGE	38	1,380	View

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2022 MAZDA CX-9

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