2020 Mazda CX-9 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 19 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

86/100

Low Reported Activity — 2020 Mazda CX-9

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Mazda CX-9 (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly

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,…

NHTSA #21V750000

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Mazda CX-9

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Engine

Fuel/propulsion System

Power Train

Air Bags

Back Over Prevention

Tires

Unknown Or Other

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Mazda CX-9 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Mazda CX-9

Is the 2020 Mazda CX-9 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Mazda CX-9 has 1 recall campaign and 19 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda CX-9 have?

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

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

The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Mazda CX-9 are: Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2020 Mazda CX-9 safe to buy?

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Mazda CX-9 should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda CX-9 are: 2020, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.