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2019 Mazda CX-9

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA53
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA24 mpg
20232022202120202019201820172016

The 2019 Mazda CX-9 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CX-9 2WD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 53 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
CX-9 2WDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl turbo222824$2,600
CX-9 4WDGas4WD2.5L 4-cyl turbo202623$2,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40741, 40752.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Fuel System, Gasoline

5321K
121,038 vehicles
ProblemMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.RiskFuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V875000reported Nov 12, 2021Mazda North American Operations
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Tires

4019J
146 vehicles
ProblemMazda 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. An incorrect rubber compound may have been used in the tire's manufacturing, allowing the tread to separate and detach.RiskA detached tire tread can decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.FixMazda 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V770000reported Oct 28, 2019Mazda North American Operations

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
53complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 3 · 2020: 3 · 2021: 2 · 2022: 7 · 2023: 14 · 2024: 12 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 5

Most-cited components

Engine23
Unspecified14
Electrical System7
Power Train5
Suspension4
Forward Collision Avoidance4

What owners describe

“The car has only 41k miles on it and the engine warning light came on. I had the car towed to Mazda and now it won’t start and it needs a new engine. (Which is on back order for months). It is covered under the powertrain warranty but does me no good if I’m without a vehicle, and making car payments on a vehicle th…”Dec 26, 2023 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The contact’s husband owns a 2019 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a diagnostic test, she was informed that the head gasket was cracked, and fluids were leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. Additionally, the message “Excessive Engine Tempe…”Dec 21, 2023 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA owner report
“The engine is leaking coolant i will be putting a 3rd motor in this car due to other 2 motor also have a coolant leaking and running hot i have contact mazda and would not stand behind there car”Aug 31, 2023 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15%

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Other CX-9 model years

A

2023 Mazda CX-9

0 recalls · 12 complaints

A

2022 Mazda CX-9

0 recalls · 9 complaints

A

2021 Mazda CX-9

1 recalls · 38 complaints

A

2020 Mazda CX-9

1 recalls · 19 complaints

B

2018 Mazda CX-9

2 recalls · 126 complaints

A

2017 Mazda CX-9

0 recalls · 61 complaints

A

2016 Mazda CX-9

0 recalls · 104 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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