The 2009 Mazda CX-9 has 6 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Prior repair attempts using replacement inflators of the same design did not fully resolve the issue, so this defect is covered by multiple filings. On the suspension side, water can seep into the front lower ball joints and cause corrosion severe enough that the lower control arm separates from the joint entirely, causing sudden loss of steering. There is also a wiring concern on vehicles with power-adjustable seats with a memory function: the wiring harness under the seat cushion can catch on a bracket and interfere with seat controls, making the seat move unpredictably while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator with a different design at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to heat and humidity.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a new one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash because the propellant degrades over time when exposed to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator with a new one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can leak into the front suspension ball joint fittings, causing them to corrode and potentially fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the left and right lower control arms at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring harness under the seat cushion may rub against the front cover bracket, damaging the wire insulation. This can expose the core wire, causing an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the harness, secure the seat frame with a cable tie, and repair any harness covering damage at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
