NHTSA Complaint #11549523 — 2018 MAZDA CX-9

As I was driving 26 mile trip to work I noticed a red light illuminated on dash indicating the temp was about 240-260. I pulled into the parking lot immediately turned car off. After work (8 hour shift) drove home temp stayed at 200-210. The next morning I took it to the mechanic I’ve used for years. He did a visual detailed inspection finding that the water or antifreeze in the radiator was low. The antifreeze in the over flow tank was about an inch or so above the “L” line. He said there may have been an air pocket in it, a leak, water pump or thermostat going out. Watch the fluid levels daily, if the lower again take it to the dealership where I purchased it (4 months ago with 106K miles on it). I do have a 3 year or 30,000 mile warranty through the dealership. 4 days later I was very observant watching the temperature gauge. It went up to 240 briefly, so I got home and had my ex-husband check it. Both the radiator and the overflow tank were bone dry. Topped off radiator with antifreeze and the overflow tank to the “F” line. Car had cooled and right before topping fluid started. There is no noticeable sign of a leak (smell, white smoke from exhaust, visible puddles of anything on the motor or the ground where I’ve parked. Today is Thursday 10/12 and I can’t get an appointment with dealership until Tuesday. I’ve been reading a lot online about this being a very repetitive issue. In some cases new engine replacement required. Mazda is well aware of not a few but NUMEROUS issues and complaints, a recall is needed for this situation. Right is right and fair is fair!!