Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Mazda CX-7 has 4 recalls, 39 complaints.
4
Recalls
39
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...
17V457000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2012 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, Ca...
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: 2012 Mazda CX-7 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights are too dim for safe night driving. Bulbs also fail yearly. This is a common problem ... |
| Mar 19, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, WOULD STALL OUT AND TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WI... |
| Oct 23, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | NO ACCIDENTS HAS HAPPENED, BUT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT. I HAVE TO HAVE THEM REPLAC... |
| Sep 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO GET INTO VEHICLE THIS MORNING ALL WAS FINE. WHEN I GOT TO WORK AND T... |
| Jan 15, 2020 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AIRBAG SENSOR STAYS ON |
| Jan 1, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No matter the bulbs I use, the headlights are always dim. This is incredibly unsafe for night drivin... |
| Jan 2, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE DIM LIGHTS ARE SO DANGEROUS AND DO NOT PROVIDE ANY VISIBILITY AT NIGHT AT ALL. IT IS VERY DANGER... |
| May 7, 2018 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA CX-7. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD CLUNKI... |
| May 1, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA CX-7. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED ON, T... |
| Apr 3, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF WITH THE KEY IN MY HAND. I INSERTED THE KEY AND STARTED THE CAR WIT... |
| Apr 3, 2018 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | MY CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. I ENTERED THE CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO START THE CAR AND T... |
| Jan 2, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | HEADLIGHTS BLOW NUMEROUS TIMES IN A YEAR. WHEN 'OPERATIONAL''THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AT NIGHT. I... |
| Jan 1, 2018 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | There is excessive rust on this MAZDA. We drive in NYC, and i believe due to the close proximity to ... |
| Oct 3, 2017 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | THERE ARE 2 RECALLS ISSUED ON MY VEHICLE. ONE IS THE AIRBAGS AND THE OTHER IS THE LOWER ARM CONTROL.... |
| Sep 19, 2017 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | GOT 2 RECALLS TELLING ME THAT I WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN IT PARTS ARE IN TO BE REPAIRED, SO FAR NOTHIN... |
| Jul 24, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: ... |
| Jul 24, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: ... |
| Apr 27, 2017 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CA... |
| Apr 18, 2017 | AIR BAGS | MAZDA HAS NOT COMPLETED THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. I HAVE BEEN GETTING RECALL NOTI... |
| Feb 28, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA CX-7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |