Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Mazda CX-7

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 719 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V782000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
69,879
Reported to NHTSA
2019-10-31
Owners notified
2019-12-03

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V457000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
79,402
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-18
Owners notified
2017-10-04

Defect description

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V429000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
205,377
Reported to NHTSA
2017-06-29
Owners notified
2017-08-30

Defect description

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V356 and all vehicles that were not remedied under that campaign are now covered by this one.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V593000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
190,102
Reported to NHTSA
2016-08-11
Owners notified
2017-09-20

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as from driving on snowy roads that have been treated, the ball joint may corrode and separate from the lower control arm, resulting in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. As a priority, Mazda will first address all affected 2007-2008 vehicles as well as 2009-2011 vehicles currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia. West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The remaining vehicles will be addressed as parts are available. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9716H.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine11280,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling11161,000 mi
Air bags10193,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5944,000 mi
Suspension54109,000 mi
Power train4665,468 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2945,000 mi
Electrical system2889,725 mi
Steering1962,000 mi
Tires1716,000 mi
Equipment1551,600 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1553,000 mi
Unknown or other14128,000 mi
Exterior lighting1278,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline753,000 mi
Vehicle speed control753,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system634,540 mi
Structure: body664,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission545,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)48,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger465,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4101,000 mi
Seat belts466,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic424,520 mi
Tires: tread/belt317,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility2105,000 mi
Suspension: front215,000 mi
Suspension: rear255,000 mi
Tires: sidewall2—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly226,000 mi
Wheels21 mi
Air bags: frontal166,000 mi
Air bags: side/window166,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys144,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control169,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)137,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1113,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch170,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)14,000 mi
Power train: driveline172,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats166,000 mi
Service brakes1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly169,700 mi
Structure: body: door126,000 mi
Structure: frame and members160,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1160,000 mi
Visibility129,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system143,443 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls14,000 mi

The 2008 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.