The problem
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.
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 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 details
| NHTSA campaign | 17V-457 (17V457000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 1317F |
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| Report date | July 18, 2017 |
| Owners notified | October 4, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 79,402 |
| 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
- 2012 Mazda CX-7 airbag problems 12
- 2007 Mazda CX-9 airbag problems 11
- 2008 Mazda CX-9 airbag problems 28
- 2009 Mazda CX-9 airbag problems 16
- 2012 Mazda CX-9 airbag problems 23
- 2009 Mazda Mazda6 airbag problems 75
- 2012 Mazda Mazda6 airbag problems 30
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 17V-457 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 front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 79,402 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.