2016 Mazda CX9 recalls and problems
No recalls and 107 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mazda CX9.
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.
2016 Mazda CX9 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
We discovered the problem by accident -- pulled out of our garage and there was a coolant puddle on the garage floor. No dashboard warnings, no overheat messages, no visible symptoms before that. That's what makes this failure mode dangerous: it loses coolant silently, and you find out from a puddle or from an…
Cracked head cyclinder leaking. Unsafe to drive, coolant can leak into engine if not already. They are aware of it and extended a warranty for the issue in 2024. However people like me, my coolant didn't leak until this year 2026. There have been lawsuits on this issue, but they are still failing to address this…
My car have a manufacturer engine defect that the company or corporation is not willing to fix. Only because I exceeded the warranty I call them (MAZDA) an told them that it wasn't under my control the these issues happened after the warranty expire. But they still refuse to help me.
Engine revs or surges while in park, possibly faulty throttle box
The cylinder head (which involves the engine cooling system) has a known manufacturer defect that affects all year/models of the Mazda CX-9 with turbo. The manufacturing defect poses a risk to motor vehicle safety in a group of vehicles or equipment of the same design and/or manufacturer. Specifically, the overheating…
CX9 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2019 | 2 | 53 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2012 CX9 has the most complaints (221). All Mazda CX9 years →
Questions
- Does the 2016 Mazda CX9 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Mazda CX9 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mazda CX9?
- Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (68 complaints), followed by electrical system (14).
- How many 2016 Mazda CX9 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 107 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 6, 2026.