2018 Mazda CX-9 recalls and problems

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 has 2 recalls and 128 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2018 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 17 CX-9 model years — 5th most.

2recalls

128complaints

4crashes

1fires

2injuries

28,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Fuel System

Nov 12, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V875000 · 121,038 vehicles

Problem: Mazda 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.

Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

May 30, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V403000 · 7,854 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 CX-9 vehicles. The wiring harness may disrupt electrical communications and disable the passenger frontal air bag, turn signals, and/or engine starting system.

Risk: The passenger frontal air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Inoperable turn signals prevent the driver from signaling to other drivers, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy & notes

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3419E.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine78

Unknown or other19

Forward Collision Avoidance4

Back Over Prevention3

Steering3

Visibility3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2018 vs. other Mazda CX-9 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Mazda CX-9 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2018 Mazda CX-9, the latest from Nov 12, 2021 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mazda CX-9?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (78), unknown or other (19), electrical system (15). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.