The 2015 Mazda Cx-9 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 156,014 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS18V7170002018-10-12155,436 affected
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S.…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.
STEERING16V2030002016-04-11578 affected
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles…
Consequence
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
2injuries
POWER TRAIN
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes3injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints45
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My mazda has been serviced regularly, in fact my next oil change isn't for 2,000 more miles. I was driving when I heard this weird noise. I looked at the dash and the oil light was flashing and the temperature was over heating. I could also feel the vehicle getting sluggish. I pulled over on the…”
“We have a 2015 mazda cx-9 touring with all-wheel drive (awd). The issue that has been happening is a flashing check engine light (cel) indicator showing up in the gauge cluster. This issue originally started in october of 2023. I was on the highway doing at least 55 miles per hour (mph). Before…”
“We have a 2015 mazda cx-9 touring with all-wheel drive (awd). The issue that has been happening is a flashing check engine light (cel) indicator showing up in the gauge cluster. This issue originally started in october of 2023. I was on the highway doing at least 55 miles per hour (mph). Before…”
“We have a 2015 mazda cx-9 touring with all-wheel drive (awd). The issue that has been happening is a flashing check engine light (cel) indicator showing up in the gauge cluster. This issue originally started in october of 2023. I was on the highway doing at least 55 miles per hour (mph). Before…”
“2015 transmission problem mazda dealership unable to affect because transmissions are no longer made for my model”
“The contact owns a 2015 mazda cx9. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that the engine was overheating. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle continued to coast into a parking lot. There…”
“The issue is with the design of the water pump on this vehicle. From my understanding, this is a common issue with the 2015 mazda cx-9. What happens is once the water pump starts to fail due to the design, the vehicle starts to stall randomly which poses a safety issue to my family when driving.…”
“My check engine light came on. Thought it was the oil needing to be changed. Oil was extra dark and muggy. Also notice antifreeze low. Fill up antifreeze and change oil. 2 wks later antifreeze back down low. Check engine still on. Got it diagnosed with auto scanner and says camshaft sensor. Went…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Mazda Cx-9 as of
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