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2022 Mazda CX-9

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 CX-9.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2022 Mazda CX-9 routes power through an S6 automatic transmission to deliver an EPA-rated 20/26/23 mpg, with its powertrain maintenance requiring 5.1 quarts of 5W-30 API oil. On the reliability front, this model year registers zero recalls and just nine total owner complaints centered on the structure, placing it at the absolute lowest complaint volume across the nameplate's 2007-2023 history. This dramatic shift away from the model's problematic 2012 peak of 221 complaints signifies that the 2022 CX-9 represents a highly refined and dependable milestone in the vehicle's lineage.

Model year202320222021201220112010200920082007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80.0-108.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/26/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1WPY14302. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP255/50R20 104VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPY14302
Engine air filterPY8W133A0
Spark plugPY8V18110
Battery0000800035WB
Front wiper bladesTK4867330 alt TK7867330
Serpentine beltP30115908 alt PY0115909A
ThermostatP50215171
Cabin air filterTK4861J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length199.6 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase115.4 in
Curb weight4387 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 26 / 23 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the CX-9 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.8–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2017 Signature
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Signature 2.5L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.40 sec250 hpAWD
2020Signature 2.5L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.40 sec250 hpAWD
2020Signature 2.5L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.50 sec250 hpAWD
2019Signature 2.5L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec250 hpAWD
2018Signature 2.5L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.50 sec250 hpAWD
2018Grand Touring 2.5L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.50 sec250 hpAWD
2017Signature 2.5L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.40 sec250 hpAWD
2017Touring 2.5L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.50 sec250 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.1 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, Mazda Life Long Hypoid Gear Oil SG1 in the differential, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80.0-108.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.5 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Differential Gear OilMazda Life Long Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.48 qt
Engine CoolantMazda FL-22 Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity10.5 qt
Engine OilAPI · 5W-30

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0-85.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts113.0-118.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80.0-108.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMazda
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque12.0-14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity6.09 oz

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.25-4.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5.9-8.12.25–4.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80-100°20–23 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 24.0-26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 85-95°, Step 4: 85-95°9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.5-12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 24.0-26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 85-95°, Step 4: 85-95°9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0-30.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all bolts., Step 3: 23.0-25.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 58-62°. Side Bolts: 15.0-18.020–30 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 37,500 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Mazda CX-9 sits near the end of the second-generation run, and the federal record shows it is the most trouble-free year in the entire dataset, with only 9 complaints and zero recalls—the lowest complaint count of any model year from 2007 onward. This continues a clear downward trend in complaints from the 2016 redesign onward, where earlier years like 2018 had 125 complaints and 2 recalls, while 2020 and 2021 had 19 and 35 complaints respectively. The 2022 model also has no investigations and a moderate 274 TSBs, suggesting that most issues were addressed in prior years. The top complaint areas are minor (Structure, Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper, Service Brakes), with only one crash-related complaint and no fire incidents. Compared to the 2023 model, which has 12 complaints and also zero recalls, the 2022 is slightly better in raw complaint count. Overall, the 2022 Mazda CX-9 is an excellent year to buy, offering the highest reliability within the generation based on the lowest complaint and recall figures.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
274
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure2
Electrical System1
Visibility/Wiper1
Service Brakes1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Exterior Lighting,Lane Departure1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 274 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-042-262026-06-30Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are…
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-027-26a2026-06-16Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted…
SA-040-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-039-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below. The changes are…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 CX-9 take?

5.1 qt of API 5W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 CX-9 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CX-9 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 23 combined mpg.