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2012 Mazda CX-9

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

12.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,098

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018585 · manufacturer campaign 1317F

25 October 2018

Transport Canada lists: CX-7 2010–2012 · CX-9 2010–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This is an expansion of recall 2018-030.

23,966 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2015323 · manufacturer campaign 8515G

21 July 2015

Transport Canada lists: CX-9 2007–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front suspension ball joint could separate from the lower control arm due to corrosion caused by saltwater intrusion. This could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace lower control arm with an updated version.

10,600 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 49% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
283 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Mazda CX-9 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2012 Mazda CX-9. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Mazda CX-9 get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Mazda CX-9 at 12.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 283 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Mazda CX-9 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,098 in fuel, producing roughly 4,617 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.