Does the 2015 Mazda CX9 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Mazda CX9, the most recent reported on October 12, 2018 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda CX9?

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (17 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).

How many 2015 Mazda CX9 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 Mazda CX9 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Mazda CX9.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Mazda CX9 recalls

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 18V717000 · reported October 12, 2018 · Mazda North American Operations · 155,436 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7, and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7, and 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.

Steering

NHTSA campaign 16V203000 · reported April 11, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations · 578 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
The risk: If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine17
Unknown or other9
Power train3
Service brakes3
Air bags2
Exterior lighting2
Electrical system1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel/propulsion system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 3, 2025 · Engine
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 interstate. All the…

Aug 14, 2024 · Engine
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 the light actually came…

May 30, 2024 · Unknown or other
2015 transmission problem Mazda dealership unable to affect because transmissions are no longer made for my model

Feb 1, 2024 · Engine and engine cooling · 124,000 miles
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 were no warning lights…

Sep 14, 2023 · Engine
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. The vehicle was…

CX9 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	4	221	9	0
2013	4	68	3	1
2014	3	54	1	1
2015	2	35	1	0
2016	0	107	3	1
2017	0	61	0	0
2018	2	128	4	1

Across all years, the 2012 CX9 has the most complaints (221). All Mazda CX9 years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Mazda CX9 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Mazda CX9, the most recent reported on October 12, 2018 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Mazda CX9?: Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (17 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).
How many 2015 Mazda CX9 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 3, 2025.