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2011 Mazda CX-7 Air bags Problems

Complaints
42about this part
Share
27%of 154 total for the year
Median mileage
61,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Mazda CX-7, 27% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 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 issued may 25, 2016 and we were just notified august 12, 2016. Remedy not yet available and Mazda suggest the vehicle should not be driven. We have not had an accident yet, but if we do, how can we not drive a car that we own?we have to work to pay bills. How many months, and/or deaths, until a remedy is available?”

NHTSA complaint #10895309, filed 2016-08, 24,000 miles

“Takata recall I received a letter in july, 2016 informing me of the recall and asking me to wait until further notice from Mazda. They suggested I not have anyone ride in the passenger seat until repaired. I called Mazda dealer 10-18-16 and still do not have parts. That suggestion is not tenable and what about the danger to the driver? I feel this is an unreasonable amount of time to wait for this recall to be taken care of and repaired. Thank you.”

NHTSA complaint #10916779, filed 2016-10, 75,000 miles

“We received the july 2016 recall notice from Mazda for our vehicle. It states: until this repair is performed, do not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat. In reviewing the recall information on your website, it says that the propellant (ammonium nitrate) can become unstable and cause a possible rupture. How can this occur only on the passenger side and not also the driver side of the same vehicle? Shouldn't the car be parked and not driven until the repair is complete?”

NHTSA complaint #10909409, filed 2016-09, 17,098 miles

“1. Warning illuminator light on indicating driver/passenger airbags may require repair and/or immediate attention. 2. Rear tail light: bulb has become so hot the bulb is literally burning through the red casing of the break light - condensation or wiring is causing the bulb to overheat.”

NHTSA complaint #10733816, filed 2015-07, 85,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11701786, filed 2025-11

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20121231%
20114227%
20104630%
20091726%
20085328%
200710219%

Other parts of the 2011 Mazda CX-7

Suspension
51 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Mazda CX-7

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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