Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Mazda CX-7 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While driving the wheel and steering became impossible to control. The car was only stopped by a wall on the highway. My husband was driving and had a heart attack during this incident with the car. The airbag on the drivers side was deployed.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V429000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to Eagle auto mall (1320 old country rd, riverhead, ny 1190[phone]), but the dealer refused to repair the recall and stated that the contact would need to take the vehicle to the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased. The contact took the vehicle to Mazda 112 (2112 ny-112, medford, ny 11763 [phone]), but the dealer also refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a Mazda dealer. The contact had not experienced an air bag failure. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. The contact previously had the front driver and passenger side air bags replaced. A week later, the air bag sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to maple shade Mazda (2921 nj-73, maple shade township, nj 08052, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that something in the display screen voice command system caused the air bag sensor to illuminate, and the display screen needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that someone would be in touch. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Consumer stated a week after the service was performed the airbag sensor light on the dash board came on, it stayed on approximately 2 days then was off for about a week then it came back on, this intermittent on and off continues until now 20 jan 18. …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the front of the vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle eight months prior to the noise was heard and stated that the vehicle could be driven. Upon leaving the dealer, the contact noticed extensive smoke coming from the rear exhaust that affected the contact's visibility. The dealer replaced the turbo, which failed prematurely. In addition, the dealer indicated that they repaired an air bag recall, but the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated near the front passenger side. The contact had to turn the system off with a switch in the glove box due to the failure. …
Solo se mira la luz de las bolsas de aire y somo 5 de familua y de una forma u otra es muy dificil no sentarse enfrente pero ahorita me esta faltando mucho la visibilidad porque sale mucho vapor del calenton y con la lluvia casi no miro bien al manejar y necesiti que porfavor me revise el vehculo he tenido ocaciones que se enciende la luz de el motiguador de las llantas y no se apaga hasta que quiere tambin me a salido la luz de que el carro tiene un colision y el carro esta parado apenas preparandome para salir y se le quita despues de horas acavo de comprarle una bateria porque el carro no quiso ensendet despues de 3 a 4 horas de estacionarlo el estereo no quiere funcionar y la puerta del conductor rechina aveces necesito que cuando lleguen las bolsas de aire lo revisen las llantas de enfrente se le clmpraron por un accidente que tuve ase 2 meses
"Takata recall" the passenger air bag safety recall for this and other Mazda car models has gone on too long. After receiving notification in July of this year, I went online and discovered air bag complaints dating back to 2008!. The fact that Mazda ignored these complaints, waiting more than eight years to conduct a massive air bag recall is untenable. The anxiety produced by driving with front-seat passengers is a serious distraction for anyone who owns one of these vehicles; following the manufacturer's advice to disallow front seat passengers has become an inconvenience. For many drivers, loss of the front passenger seat is not an option ; this has gone on for too long without notice of resolution by Mazda. I am demanding that Mazda begin replacing passenger air bags immediately.
Takata recall I was notified by Mazda of NHTSA recall number's 17v-012 and 16v-593 (manufacture recall number 0717a and 9716h), informing me how I May experience significant loss of steering that May result in a crash, plus I was advised not to ever have a passenger in my vehicle in the event of a crash as metal fragments from the passenger airbag could cause serious injury or death. It has been nearly a year since the first notice and nearly 6 months since the second notice, yet nothing has been done. Mazda says parts are not available. Nothing injurious has happened, my complaint is how Mazda seems to not be doing anything about this and I risk my life and others with every drive I must make.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V356000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V593000 (suspension); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise, but was unable to determine its origin. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v-356 000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer northtowne Mazda located at 5900 n oak trfy kansas city mo 64118, phone number: [phone], informed that the recall remedy parts were on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened case # 166144193 but was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda CX-7. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated and made a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arms failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V593000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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.
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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.
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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.
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.
Airbag complaints in other CX-7 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Mazda CX-7?
NHTSA has 102 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Mazda CX-7, 19% of the model year's 528 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Mazda CX-7 airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 19V-782 (inflator module, Oct 31, 2019); NHTSA recall 17V-457 (inflator module, Jul 18, 2017); NHTSA recall 17V-429 (inflator module, Jun 29, 2017). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Mazda CX-7 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 1 fire and 5 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.