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US recalls (1)
Seats: mid/rear assembly
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Seats and restraints
2021-09-24 · campaign 2021-591
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the forward/backward slide mechanism for the left side of the second-row seat may allow the seat to slide forward in a crash.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 60/40 split bench type second-row seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat that moves in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Mazda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace internal parts of the second-row seat slider.
Note: You should not use the left side second-row seat before it has been repaired. If passengers must use this seat, they should use it with the slider set between the middle to rear position. Do not use the second-row seat in the most forward position.
Owner complaints (40)
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mazda CX-9 (7 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 61).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 21 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Back over prevention | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Mazda CX-9.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Mazda CX-9 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| CX-9 2WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| CX-9 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.