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
2011 Mazda CX-7 airbags problems
42 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 42
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mazda CX-7 airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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 number 19V782000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7, and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7, and 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles 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 or "Zone C." 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.
Recall number 18V717000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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 number 17V429000 · Recall details
What 2011 Mazda CX-7 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
Recall on air bag throwing metal
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.
Third owner of vehicle. Got a notice from the federal safety agency and mazda due to registration of new to us vehicle on february 25, 2021. Set up appointment on february 26, 2021 with nelson mazda of cool springs for 10:15 a.m. On march 3, 2021. I informed the person that there were two recalls, but I only wanted the takata airbag recall done because I had already replaced the bad parts on the other recall with far superior aftermarket parts and therefore didn't need/want the other recall which was for defective ball joints. My wife dropped off the vehicle for the airbag recall. They informed us a little while later that we had to get both recalls done or they couldn't do either because they would get fined by mazda. I told the service manager that I already repaired the ball joint issue to my liking and that the bad parts were no longer on the vehicle. I would sign off on it. He said they couldn't do either. I asked him if was the refusing to do the airbag recall that has proven to be deadly and send my wife back on the road with a defective part instead of fixing it, he said yes. I contacted mazda customer care and spoke with a representative and kind of got the same response. I told her that the airbag recall and the ball joint recall are two different recalls not contingent on each other and rebuked her that my wife's life was worth less than a alleged fine that the dealer could get. I also told her that their refusal to do a recall on a known deadly defective part when the vehicle was there at the scheduled appointment time with parts in hand was illogical and put them in a liability legally now that they have refused to perform the mandated recall.
Took my car to get a alignment due to the shaking of the wheel when coming to a stop, when taking my car to be look at, I was advised that the control arm of my car was bad, in which I wasn't aware of. On may 1st I had the control arm replaced. Now I received letters an calls about the airbag recall. On june 15th took my car to jake sweeney mazda after receiving a call about the recall. While in the waiting room waiting for the airbag to be repaired, the service person [xxx] came back out and told me that I had another recall for the lower control arm of the car, in which I just had repaired on may 1st, unaware of the recall, which I found out on june 15th. After explaining to them what had happened, he told me that he needed to still fix what had already been done, with the updated parts. On june 16th, I submitted my reimbursement request on june 18th I received an e-mail back stating that all repairs done by third party would be my responsibility. I tried calling and speaking with an supervisor, who still advised me that it was my responsibility. So I explained to them that it is my responsibility to know when their parts are recalled without receiving letters are calls about it. I paid $855.80 to get the lower control arms repaired. I provided them with the copy of my bank account, along with the receipt copy of the third party vendor who fixed the repairs. I would like to be reimbursed for my $855.80. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Takata recall... Received notice to immediately take car in for recall. Call to make appointment to have recall fix. Only to be told, we din't have the part and it might be awhile before receive it. We'll call you back when we get the part, in the meantime I'm driving a unsafe vehicle !
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 the federal safety agency 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 I got a letter in july 2017 from mazda about this airbag recall and I called 2 dealership about this recall and they said the parts are not available and I waited and waited until now nov 29, 2017 but neither of them get back to me. I need to get this repaired as there's a risk involved.
Questions about the 2011 Mazda CX-7 airbags
Does the 2011 Mazda CX-7 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 Mazda CX-7, 27% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Mazda CX-7 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Mazda CX-7 airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 19V782000, 18V717000, 17V429000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda CX-7 have bad airbags?
The Mazda CX-7 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (102 complaints), 2008 (53 complaints) and 2010 (46 complaints).
Other 2011 Mazda CX-7 problems
Suspension 51Lights 38Steering 16Transmission 8Electrical 7Engine 6Visibility 6Brakes 5Acceleration 3Body 3Fuel system 3Wheels 3Locks 2Driver assistance 1Seats 1Tires 1
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