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2019 Mazda CX-9: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Mazda CX-9, most recently filed November 2021. Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Mazda CX-9. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2019 Mazda CX-9. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V875000 Filed Nov 12, 2021

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
86.5% repairedof 121,038 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 19V770000 Filed Oct 28, 2019

Tire Tread Can Detach

Tires · tread/belt
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mazda 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.
Consequence
A detached tire tread can decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda 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.
98.6% repairedof 146 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (53)

53 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

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

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Mazda CX-9, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 53.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other CX-9 years

Best and worst CX-9 years →
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 15.1%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2019 Mazda CX-9 suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 24 mpg combined

24
mpg combined
22
city
28
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,800
CO₂ tailpipe
362 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,721per year
$227per month
625gallons a year

Miles ÷ 24 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Mazda CX-9 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24$2,800362
2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive20 / 26 / 23$2,900391

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2019 Mazda CX-9 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Mazda CX-9 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 21V875000 (fuel pump), 19V770000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Mazda CX-9 problems?

Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (23), Unknown or other (14), Electrical system (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Mazda CX-9 get?

EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 22 city, 28 highway and 24 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2019 Mazda CX-9 get?

NHTSA rated the 2019 Mazda CX-9 suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.1% rollover risk).

How does the 2019 CX-9 compare with other years?

Among the 2014–2021 Mazda CX-9 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (19) and the 2018 the most (128). The 2019 drew 53. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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