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2020 Mazda CX-9

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2020 Mazda CX-9

1 recall
19 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
19
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 21V750000high

    Safety restraint issue

    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."

Consumer complaints

19 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

19
Total
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE6
  • ELECTRICAL3
  • FUEL SYSTEM2
  • OTHER2
  • BRAKES2

Notable Issues

19 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)6
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)3
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)2

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

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447 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V750000

    A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.