Seat belts: rear/otherRecall 21V-750 · 2020–2021 Mazda CX-9
Mazda North American Operations recall 21V-750 covers 8,648 2020–2021 Mazda CX-9 for a seat belts: rear/other problem, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V750000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-9 vehicles equipped with 60/40 split bench second-row seats. The left-side second-row seat may unexpectedly slide forward during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the internal parts of the affected second-row seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5221I.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.