2011 Mazda CX-7 Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 42 of 153 complaints (27%) on the 2011 Mazda CX-7, the highest concentration among model years listed. NHTSA lists three related airbag recalls, including do-not-drive Takata inflator campaigns. Median mileage at failure is 61,500 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 42
- 27% of 153
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 61,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during rear-end collisions, resulting in head or neck injuries.
- Several owners describe long waits after Takata recall notices because replacement inflator parts were unavailable for months.
- Some owners were told not to let passengers ride in the front seat until the passenger airbag inflator was replaced.
- A dashboard warning light illuminated indicating the driver or passenger airbag system needed repair or immediate attention.
- Owners note being informed of recall campaign 16V356000 for airbags without having personally experienced a deployment failure.
When 2011 Mazda CX-7 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 14, 2015, latest May 18, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2011 Mazda CX-7
- NHTSA 19V782000Oct 31, 2019Airbags69,879 vehiclesDo Not Drive
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. 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.
- NHTSA 18V717000Oct 12, 2018Airbags155,436 vehiclesDo Not Drive
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. 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.
- NHTSA 17V429000Jun 29, 2017Airbags205,377 vehiclesDo Not Drive
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. 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.
Airbags complaints by CX-7 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 201046 (30%)
- 201142 (27%)
- 201212 (31%)
- 20130 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2011 Mazda CX-7 have an airbag recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three airbag-related recall campaigns tied to this vehicle, including campaign 19V782000, 18V717000, and 17V429000, all involving Takata frontal airbag inflators with a do-not-drive advisory.
- How common are airbag complaints for the 2011 CX-7?
- Airbags make up 42 of the 153 total complaints filed for this model year, or 27% of all complaints, the highest share seen across the CX-7 years listed.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 61,500 miles at the time of the reported airbag failure.
- Have airbag failures caused crashes or injuries on this model year?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes and 3 injuries tied to airbag complaints for the 2011 CX-7, with no reported fires.