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2014 Mazda CX9

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 CX9.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2014 Mazda CX9 is an SUV paired with an S6 automatic transmission, delivering an EPA-rated 17/24/19 mpg. Maintenance for this model requires 5.5 quarts of 5W-20 API engine oil. Its reliability history is defined by three recalls and 54 total owner complaints, with the engine serving as the top complaint area.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter YF0914302A. 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.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterYF0914302A
Engine air filterCY0113Z40A
Spark plugZZJ118110
Battery000080124FWB
Front wiper bladesTD1167330 alt TD1267330
Serpentine beltCY0115907B alt CY0115908D
ThermostatZZJ115171B alt 9XB06807S
Cabin air filterL2Y661P11

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80-108 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.1 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts54-64 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.2-8.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17-20 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-108 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug13.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub174-202 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub174-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5.0-6.0 ohms
Ignition Timing12 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.46-1.60 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.41 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM51-62 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance11.3-12.7 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Oil Pressure45-90 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.0059-0.0098 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0019-0.0157 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket61-68 ft-lbs / 16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle79-93 ft-lbs / 58-75 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.06 in / 0.66 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.03 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 35-39 ft. lbs., 85-95103 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt threads with clean engine oil.

1Bolts 1-1615 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1626 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1690 degrees
4Bolts 1-1690 degrees
5Bolts 1-1690 degrees

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 100,000 mi; coolant at 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 60,000 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 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
At 22,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 37,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Owner complaints about the 2014 Mazda CX9 lead in one area — the engine, 10 of 54 reports (19%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 3 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
275
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
54
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 54 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine10
Service Brakes9
Unknown Or Other4
Suspension3
Power Train,Engine3
Air Bags3
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Seats2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V717000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 12/10/2018

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may…

15V451000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointReported 20/07/2015

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles manufactured October 24, 2006, to December 28, 2013. The affected vehicles have front suspension ball joints that may… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both the left and right lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. The recall will begin with…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 275 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-061-252025-12-17Electrical SystemIf you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start…
07-004-25a2025-12-10Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
SA-039/252025-08-21StructureSome vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.)…

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 2014 CX9 take?

5.5 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 CX9 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CX9 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.