Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Mazda CX-7 has 4 recalls, 151 complaints.
4
Recalls
151
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
18V717000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, Californ...
19V782000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger f...
17V429000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Mazda6, and 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with ...
16V593000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Mazda CX-7 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | AIR BAGS | My mechanic told me to check with Mazda as there might be a recall that has not been taken care of y... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V4... |
| Sep 28, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I can not see at night. I have replaced the bulbs several times, and tried the most expensive bulbs.... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Recall on air bag throwing metal |
| Aug 8, 2024 | AIR BAGS | I called Mazda to report that my air bag warning light came on and they told me it had been replaced... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | During a rainy evening I could not see with the wipers on max speed and the headlights on low beam. ... |
| Feb 22, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Just bought this car used and the very first night I realized that the headlights are very very very... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights are UNSAFE! Extremely dim. We have replaced the bulbs and gotten great LED lights but... |
| Aug 5, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE | Transmission went out at 150,232 Also car has a lot blond spots |
| Sep 18, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | We purchased a set of headlights and taillights via Amazon from Perde on 12/8/20 after verifying the... |
| Mar 3, 2021 | AIR BAGS | THIRD OWNER OF VEHICLE. GOT A NOTICE FROM NHTSA AND MAZDA DUE TO REGISTRATION OF NEW TO US VEHICLE O... |
| May 1, 2020 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TOOK MY CAR TO GET A ALIGNMENT DUE TO THE SHAKING OF THE WHEEL WHEN COMING TO A STOP, WHEN TAKING MY... |
| Dec 31, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Mazda has messed up headlights and it is very dangerous. I have to drive with high beams on continuo... |
| Dec 30, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DIM LIGHTS KEEP BURNING OUT ALL OTHER LIGHTS WORK FINE |
| Dec 25, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HEADLIGHT BULBS BURN OUT MULTIPLE TIMES A YEAR AND ON TOP OF THAT, THE LENS HAVE FOGGED UP TO TH... |
| Sep 12, 2019 | STEERING,WHEELS | DRIVE SIDE FRONT TIRE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH. BALL JOINT SEPARATED. CAR SLIDE HIT CUB A... |
| Mar 20, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ON-GOING ISSUES WITH GAS PUMP SHUTTING OFF AT PUMP. TOOK CAR TO GET IT CHECK. BACK AND FORTH WITH DE... |
| Feb 9, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT. I HAVE TO PUT IN NEW HEAD LIGHT BULBS EVERY FEW MONTHS. I HAVE CHANGE... |
| Feb 9, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | THE TRANSMISSION JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN WOULD NOT REVERSE THE VEHICLE |
| Jan 9, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL... RECEIVED NOTICE TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE CAR IN FOR RECALL. CALL TO MAKE APPOINTMENT TO ... |