The problem
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.
The risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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 details
| NHTSA campaign | 17V-429 (17V429000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 1317F |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | June 29, 2017 |
| Owners notified | August 30, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 205,377 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2007 Mazda CX-7 airbag problems 102
- 2008 Mazda CX-7 airbag problems 53
- 2009 Mazda CX-7 airbag problems 17
- 2010 Mazda CX-7 airbag problems 46
- 2011 Mazda CX-7 airbag problems 42
- 2007 Mazda CX-9 airbag problems 11
- 2008 Mazda CX-9 airbag problems 28
- 2009 Mazda CX-9 airbag problems 16
- 2010 Mazda CX-9 airbag problems 12
- 2011 Mazda CX-9 airbag problems 22
- 2009 Mazda Mazda6 airbag problems 75
- 2010 Mazda Mazda6 airbag problems 54
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 17V-429 repair free?
Yes. Mazda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 205,377 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is it safe to drive?
No — the manufacturer says owners should not drive affected vehicles until the repair is done. Contact a dealer to arrange towing.
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.