Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Mazda CX-7 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V429000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer declined to tow the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
My mechanic told me to check with Mazda as there might be a recall that has not been taken care of yet. I called Mazda and they told me there were 3 recalls (2 of which my mechanic already fixed) and the airbag recall. Told me not to drive, but would not provide any vehicle to use and would not set an appointment until December 8th, 2025.
My wheel on front driver's side is wobbly and I just decided to look up for any recalls and I'm lucky we didn't have a major accident I drive the interstate almost daily also I want to report that my door handles have had to be replaced 6 times since we've bought the car in 2019
I called Mazda to report that my air bag warning light came on and they told me it had been replaced on Jan 8, 2019 and was not under recall. Not sure what to do as light stays on all the time while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-7. While driving 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a whiplash and a concussion. Medical attention was received. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a collision shop for repairs. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V717000 (air bags), which was unrelated to the crash. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 94,470.
Takata recall on August 30 2016 I was driving on the street breaking as I was approaching a red light when my 2011 Mazda cx7 was rear ended and slid into another vehicle. My airbags did not deploy and I hit my head on the steering wheel. I received a letter in the mail today about a reacall with a bar code and numbers tk66253230. I do not have my police report they don't hand them out anymore in il where I live as they are electronic now but I can go to the police station and purchase one.
We received the July 2016 recall notice from Mazda for our vehicle. It states: "until this repair is performed, do not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat." in reviewing the recall information on your website, it says that the propellant (ammonium nitrate) can become unstable and cause a possible rupture. How can this occur only on the passenger side and not also the driver side of the same vehicle? Shouldn't the car be parked and not driven until the repair is complete?
Takata recall I received a letter in July, 2016 informing me of the recall and asking me to wait until further notice from Mazda. They suggested I not have anyone ride in the passenger seat until repaired. I called Mazda dealer 10-18-16 and still do not have parts. That suggestion is not tenable and what about the danger to the driver? I feel this is an unreasonable amount of time to wait for this recall to be taken care of and repaired. Thank you.
"Takata recall" issued May 25, 2016 and we were just notified August 12, 2016. Remedy not yet available and Mazda suggest the vehicle should not be driven. We have not had an accident yet, but if we do, how can we not drive a car that we own?we have to work to pay bills. How many months, and/or deaths, until a remedy is available?
1. Warning illuminator light on indicating driver/passenger airbags May require repair and/or immediate attention. 2. Rear tail light: bulb has become so hot the bulb is literally burning through the red casing of the break light - condensation or wiring is causing the bulb to overheat.
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 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, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S.
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.
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 2011 Mazda CX-7?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Mazda CX-7, 27% of the model year's 154 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2011 Mazda CX-7 airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 19V-782 (inflator module, Oct 31, 2019); NHTSA recall 18V-717 (inflator module, Oct 12, 2018); NHTSA recall 17V-429 (inflator module, Jun 29, 2017). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2011 Mazda CX-7 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 38% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 3 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.