Model year 2020 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020 Mazda CX-9: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 Mazda CX-9 at 23–24 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 19 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
23–24
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Mazda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2020 Mazda CX-9 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Mazda CX-9, newest first.
Seats: Mid/rear assembly and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V750000Reported Sep 27, 2021
Filed by
Mazda Motor Corp. (manufacturer recall no. 5221I)
Components
Seats: Mid/rear assembly; Seat belts: Rear/other
Units affected
8,648 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the internal parts of the affected second-row seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5221I.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 Mazda CX-9 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2020 Mazda CX-9 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2020 Mazda CX-9 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2020 Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
15.9%
Standard
2020 Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
15.1%
Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2020 Mazda CX-9 owner complaints
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mazda CX-9, most recently on Jun 30, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2020 Mazda CX-9 complaints
