NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 53 owner complaints for the 2019 Mazda CX-9.
2Safety recalls
53Owner complaints
1Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 28, 2026
Recalled components: fuel system and tires. Most-described problem: overheating or coolant loss (17 complaints, 32%). Most-reported area: engine (23 complaints, 43%). Mazda replaced the CX-9 with the CX-90 for 2024.
2 safety recalls for the 2019 Mazda CX-9
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3,2018-2019MX-5,CX-5,CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles.
An incorrect rubber compound may have been used in the tire's manufacturing, allowing the tread to separate and detach.
Risk: A detached tire tread can decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tire serial numbers, replacing the tires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4019J.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 CX-9 vehicles equipped with Sumitomo Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V, having date code 1619.
NHTSA listing: CX-9. Mazda campaign 4019J.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 CX-9. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Overheating or coolant loss17 · 32%
Engine failure or replacement10 · 19%
Stalling or shutting off while driving4 · 8%
Smoke or a burning smell4 · 8%
Suspension parts (struts, ball joints, control arms)4 · 8%
Backup camera problems4 · 8%
Loss of power or limp mode3 · 6%
Counted from the complaint text: a complaint counts once for each problem it describes (how we match them). Some complaints describe none of these.
Areas named in complaints
Engine23 · 43%
Electrical system7 · 13%
Powertrain5 · 9%
Suspension4 · 8%
Backover prevention and rearview camera3 · 6%
Body structure3 · 6%
Brakes2 · 4%
Unknown or other14 · 26%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Mazda CX-9 recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2019 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2021 CX-9 drew the most (21) and the 2019 drew 8.
Owner complaints
2019: 53 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Mazda CX-9
Model year
Complaints
2016
105
2017
61
2018
128
2019
53
2020
19
2021
39
2022
10
2023
12
Safety recalls
2019: 2 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Mazda CX-9
Model year
Recalls
2016
0
2017
0
2018
2
2019
2
2020
1
2021
1
2022
0
2023
0
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD
Rollover risk 15.9%
Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD
Rollover risk 15.1%
Questions
What are the most common 2019 CX-9 problems?
In the 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Mazda CX-9, the problems described most are overheating or coolant loss (17) and engine failure or replacement (10). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2019 Mazda CX-9 safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2019 Mazda CX-9 earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my CX-9 has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Mazda dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 29, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 28, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: CX-9.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.