2012 Mazda CX-7 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 31%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Mazda CX-7, 31% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, it accelerated without the contact depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v012000 (air bags) and 16v593000 (suspension) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10969482, filed 2017-03, 90,000 miles“Mazda has not completed the recall on my vehicle in a timely manner. I have been getting recall notices for months telling me that parts are not available and that I should not allow passengers to ride in my vehicle because they can be seriously injured. My car is a family vehicle, I need to have passengers in my front seat. This is unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10978992, filed 2017-04“There are 2 recalls issued on my vehicle. One is the airbags and the other is the lower arm control. I have contacted Mazda 4 times and they tell me they do not have parts and don't have a time frame that I can come in and get these issues resolved. Both of these recalls are a safety concern for myself and my children.”
NHTSA complaint #11031627, filed 2017-10“Takata recall - how long does Mazda have to repair this as they keep saying that parts are not available? I live in florida where humidity is very high. Not being able to use the passenger seat is not ideal. What recall do I have and what can I do if its not safe to drive this car? There is also another recall for the steering on my vehicle and parts are not available per the Mazda website. What recall do I have on this? Doesn't sound like car is very safe with both of these recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #11015440, filed 2017-08“The contact owned a 2012 Mazda CX-7. While driving approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a utility pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained severe neck and back pains that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10883441, filed 2016-07, 119,000 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
- 17V457000Jul 18, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama…Covers: Mazda CX-7 2007–2009, 2012, CX-9 2007–2009, 2012, MAZDA6 2009, 2012
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…
- 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 2012 Mazda CX-7
14 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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