2020 Mazda CX-9 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Mazda CX-9, and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 Mazda CX-9
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Mid/rear assembly (seats) and seat belts: rear/other
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…
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.…
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Mazda CX-9 have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 48,733 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owned a 2020 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, a second vehicle crashed head-on into the front of the vehicle. During the head-on crash, no air bags i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2026 · Air bags
“The mazda Cx-9 is having the same fuel pump issues that was recalled up until 2018 models. The issue with the lean codes and faulty fuel pump continues”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 19, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Mazda CX-9 (CX-9 2WD, CX-9 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–22 / 26–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Mazda CX-9 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda CX-9 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | 4 | 67 |
| 2008 Mazda CX-9 | 5 | 172 |
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 | 6 | 59 |
| 2010 Mazda CX-9 | 6 | 162 |
| 2011 Mazda CX-9 | 4 | 170 |
| 2012 Mazda CX-9 | 4 | 221 |
| 2013 Mazda CX-9 | 4 | 68 |
| 2014 Mazda CX-9 | 3 | 54 |
| 2015 Mazda CX-9 | 2 | 35 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-9 | 0 | 107 |
| 2017 Mazda CX-9 | 0 | 61 |
| 2018 Mazda CX-9 | 2 | 128 |
| 2019 Mazda CX-9 | 2 | 53 |
| 2020 Mazda CX-9 | 1 | 19 |
| 2021 Mazda CX-9 | 1 | 39 |
| 2022 Mazda CX-9 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 Mazda CX-9 | 0 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2020 Mazda CX-9
How do I know if my 2020 Mazda CX-9 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Mazda CX-9; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V750000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.