6
recalls
The Mazda CX-7 has 6 recalls covering 770,423 vehicles as reported; model year 2010 is covered by the most (5). Owners filed 5 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2010: 5
Units affected
770K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
5
+66.7% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
5
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
8 rated versions, model years 2007 to 2012
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk |
| 2010 | 5 HB · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mazda CX-7, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
5 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags272
- Engine and engine cooling257
- Suspension236
- Engine195
- Exterior lighting96
- Power train84
- Electrical system67
- Complaints
- 1,132
- Crashes reported
- 24
- Fires reported
- 42
- People injured
- 20
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mazda CX-7 by component
- Air bags5 · 580K units
- Suspension1 · 190K units
Mazda CX-7 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2019 | Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6 (2007-2012): Air bagsNo. 19V782000Do not drive | Fire | 69,879 |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6 (2010-2015): Air bagsNo. 18V717000Do not drive | Fire | 155,436 |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6 (2009-2013): Air bagsNo. 18V018000Do not drive | Fire | 70,227 |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6 (2007-2012): Air bagsNo. 17V457000Do not drive | Injury | 79,402 |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Mazda CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA6 (2007-2011): Air bagsNo. 17V429000Do not drive | Injury | 205,377 |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Mazda CX-7 (2007-2012): SuspensionNo. 16V593000 | Crash risk | 190,102 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2015 Mazda CX-7 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2015 Mazda CX-7. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-7 have?
6 recalls cover the Mazda CX-7, for 770,423 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mazda CX-7?
Air bags: named in 272 of the 1,132 safety complaints about the Mazda CX-7, then engine and engine cooling (257). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.