2015 Mazda CX-9 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Mazda CX-9, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While stopped in traffic I was hit from behind by a car at minimum going 40mph while propelled my car into the vehicle in front of me. The entire front and back ends of my car are smashed in/hanging on and my air bags did not deploy. Autobody shop indicated the air bags should have gone off with that much damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10701273, filed 2015-03, 1,200 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate indicating that the air bag was not activated despite an operating in the seat. The contact informed the dealer where it was verified that the air bags weight requirements were in fact being met however, the air bag sensor failed to detect the occupant in the seat. The failure could not be detected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate mileage was 6,500. Updated 01/11/2017 updated 01/26/17. ..updated 03/06/17 updated 08/09/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10917323, filed 2016-10, 6,500 milesRelated recalls
- 18V717000Oct 12, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California…Covers: Mazda CX-9 2010–2015, MAZDA6 2010–2013, CX-7 2010–2012
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 13% |
| 2012 | 23 | 10% |
| 2011 | 22 | 13% |
| 2010 | 18 | 9% |
| 2009 | 16 | 27% |
| 2008 | 28 | 16% |
| 2007 | 18 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mazda CX-9
17 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mazda CX-9
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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