2010 Mazda CX-7 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 30%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,869miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Mazda CX-7, 30% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,869 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall was denied replacement after dropping car off at dealership where I had purchased the car new. Car has 85,000 miles. I was called back from dealership service dept telling me that they cannot perform 1317f or 9516e, air bag replacement due to my airbag light being on. Airbag light was not on when dropping vehicle off and not on when picking up vehicle. I notified service adviser that there was no airbag light on before driving away but he said there was nothing he could do saying that the refusal came from corporate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11063647, filed 2018-01, 85,000 miles“We received a safety recall letter 0n july 2016 .it says that continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the passenger frontal air bag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag .metal fragments may strike the occupants the vehicle..we call several dealers to fix the bproblem , but they said that the parts were not ready and they were going to call us back..somebody told us that theay were going to give us a rental car while this problem was fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10919988, filed 2016-10, 95,000 miles“2010 Mazda CX-7 waiting on the green light was hit in the passenger side of vehicle without side airbags deploying. I have photos if this would help. Police and firefighters were confused as to why the airbags did not deploy. The driver's side from front pillar to rear door was impacted. The front pillar has to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10359918, filed 2010-10, 6,700 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that the low beams shorted more than five times and an independent mechanic had to replace the head lamp assemblies multiple times. The contact had to utilize the high beams each time the failure occurred. In addition, the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v356000 (air bags) and 16v593000 (suspension). The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine when the dealer may be able to schedule the recall repairs and to report the electrical failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10985915, filed 2017-05, 30,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-7. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the driver side wheels pushed towards the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v593000 (suspension) and 16v356000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10946696, filed 2017-01, 114,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V782000Oct 31, 2019DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal…Covers: Mazda CX-7 2007–2012, CX-9 2007–2012, MAZDA6 2009–2012
- 18V717000Oct 12, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California…Covers: Mazda CX-7 2010–2012, CX-9 2010–2015, MAZDA6 2010–2013
- 18V018000Jan 9, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California…Covers: Mazda CX-7 2009–2010, MAZDA6 2009–2010, 2013, CX-9 2009–2010, 2013
- 17V429000Jun 29, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda 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…Covers: Mazda CX-7 2007–2011, CX-9 2007–2011, MAZDA6 2009–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10194661May 5, 2021Subject: ** UPDATE** - Takata Inflator Special Service Program (Extended Warranty) Special Service Program SSPB3: In December 2017 Special Service Program SSPB3 - Takata Inflator…
- 10153329Jan 10, 2019This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10136784Apr 5, 2018This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service.
- 10134925Feb 16, 2018The Workshop Manual has two-different airbag procedures, one for Standard Deployment and one for Two-Step Deployment. Standard Deployment is for Mexico spec vehicles and Two-Step…
- 10118753Sep 12, 2017STOPPER PLATES FOR AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTORS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AS NEW SERVICE PARTS. When removing the connector (1) to the air bag module (2), make sure to first lift the…
- 10085405Jul 28, 2016Takata recalls general information purpose: this page was created to assist with handling takata air bag recalls. Processes: please use these process flowcharts to properly…
- 10213417Feb 5, 2016Passenger fAirbag deactivation (PAD) indicator light illumination
- 10110991Nov 19, 2013This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination con-cerns during vehicle service.
- 10054788Nov 19, 2013Mazda: information provided regarding the indicator light illumination of the passenger airbag deactivation (pad).
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Mazda CX-7
52 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Mazda CX-7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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