2012 Mazda CX-9 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 10%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Mazda CX-9, 10% of the 221 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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 this is in relation to curtain airbags deploying without warning or impact to the vehicle. There was no accident involved. Traveling down the freeway and the curtain airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11165925, filed 2019-01, 79,855 miles“Takata recall - failure to replace in a timely manner and prevented from carrying passengers in the front passenger seat of the car. Cannot sell / trade this vehicle until the bag(s) is / are replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11040929, filed 2017-10, 34,000 miles“Takata recall received a letter on march 2017 called dealer number of times they keep giving me the run a round. As to when this air bag problem will be taken care of??? I take my grandchildren to & from school & am concerned appreciate any help you can provide. R”
NHTSA complaint #11014819, filed 2017-08“Takata recall. Mazda says parts not available but then says do not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger area . Do not give any idea as to when parts available. My car has limited use to me if I can't allow passenger in front seat. Is there any recourse?”
NHTSA complaint #10978944, filed 2017-04“Passenger air bag inflators replacement - safety recall 0717a NHTSA 17v02 has not been replaced and I am going on long trip saturday and asked local dealer multiple times for help. No accident has occurred. I just need it fixed prior to saturday's trip”
NHTSA complaint #11016537, filed 2017-08Related 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-9 2007–2012, CX-7 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-9 2010–2015, MAZDA6 2010–2013, CX-7 2010–2012
- 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-9 2007–2009, 2012, CX-7 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
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 13% |
| 2012 | 23 | 10% |
| 2011 | 22 | 13% |
| 2010 | 18 | 9% |
| 2009 | 16 | 27% |
| 2008 | 28 | 16% |
| 2007 | 18 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mazda CX-9
143 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mazda CX-9
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology