2018 Mazda CX-9 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Mazda CX-9 4WD; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 128 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #10 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints128

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 21V875000 · 12 Nov 2021

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: 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.

Electrical system — WiringCampaign 19V403000 · 30 May 2019

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: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine27 · 68%

Electrical system6 · 15%

Power train5 · 12%

Service brakes4 · 10%

Unknown or other3 · 8%

Forward collision avoidance2 · 5%

Seats2 · 5%

Steering1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

202418

202510

202612

From owner complaints

Steering makes knocking noises when turning. It happened suddenly with no damage to car to cause it. It was fine prior to parking, when the car was restarted and the wheel was turned knocking noise started. Mechanic found there is a tsb for this problem but no recall.
Steering · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Fan is not working and car is overheating when driving in traffic or low speeds - from forums this seems to be a common issue with this make/model and year
Engine · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

coolant leaks at the cylinder head around the exhaust manifold. Caused crack in the head. The Mazda 2.5t engine has this common issue that Mazda knows about. Mazda has a bulletin out but has not issued a recall. Car over heated and I was left stranded. Took car to mechanic who says I need to replace my entire engine.
Engine · Aug 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

My vehicle was low on antifreeze. I brought it into the dealer and had them look at it. They told me there was an antifreeze leak inside the engine. I told them, I think there's a service bulletin on it. TSB-01-013-21 And there are updates to it. They told me that the antifreeze leak does not pertain to this service…
Engine · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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