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2009 MAZDA CX-7

6 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #19V782000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The passenger airbag inflator is a critical safety device that protects you and your passengers in the event of a crash. In some 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and Mazda6 vehicles, the inflator could fail due to normal wear and tear over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards the driver or other passengers, potentially causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Mazda is replacing the faulty inflator with a safer one at no cost to you. You should contact Mazda right away to schedule the free repair, and do not drive your vehicle until it's fixed.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2012 CX-7, CX-9, and 2009-2012 Maza6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V356 and 17V012.
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High Priority #18V018000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty air bag inflator that could cause it to explode in the event of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments into the vehicle, causing serious injury or death.
Free Fix
Mazda will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge, at a dealership of your choice.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2013 Mazda6 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, unless covered in "Zone A," Mazda is recalling certain 2010 Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #17V457000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your passenger seat is a critical safety component that deploys in the event of a crash. In some 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and Mazda6 vehicles, this inflator may fail due to exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal fragments could hit you or your passenger, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Mazda will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer version at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible and not drive your vehicle until it's been fixed. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2009 CX-7, CX-9 and Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 CX-7 and CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #17V429000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The passenger side airbag in your Mazda is a critical safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. Unfortunately, the inflator in some 2007-2011 Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9 models can deteriorate over time, causing it to rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer, redesigned one – at no cost to you. Don't drive your vehicle until the repair is done. Mazda will notify you when it's time to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
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 certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V356 and all vehicles that were not remedied under that campaign are now covered by this one.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #16V593000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The ball joint in your CX-7's suspension system is a critical part that connects your steering to the wheels. Water can get into it and, if contaminated with salt, could cause it to corrode and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ball joint fails, you could lose steering control while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will replace both front lower control arms with new ones, completely free of charge. They'll prioritize the repairs for the vehicles in areas with high salt usage, like the Northeast, and will contact you when the repair is ready.
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Original — What Happened
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as from driving on snowy roads that have been treated, the ball joint may corrode and separate from the lower control arm, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. As a priority, Mazda will first address all affected 2007-2008 vehicles as well as 2009-2011 vehicles currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia. West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The remaining vehicles will be addressed as parts are available. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9716H.
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Standard NHTSA Filing #09E011000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
THULE, INC.
What Happened
The Thule roof-mounted fit kit is an add-on to your vehicle that holds your bike or other gear. It has bolts that attach to your vehicle, but they might be too brittle and break off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts snap, your rack and its load could come loose while driving, creating a hazard and potentially causing a crash.
Free Fix
Thule will send you a free kit to repair the bolts, along with instructions, and you should install it as after confirming availability with your dealer as you get it, free of charge. This timing describes the original 2009 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
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AIR BAGS
4 recalls
SUSPENSION
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other MAZDA CX-7 Years

2012
4 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls

Related Pages

2008 MAZDA CX-7 Recalls 2010 MAZDA CX-7 Recalls All MAZDA Recalls MAZDA CX-7 Recall History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall risk grade for the 2009 MAZDA CX-7?

The 2009 MAZDA CX-7 has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 6 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2009 MAZDA CX-7 have?

The 2009 MAZDA CX-7 has 6 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2009 MAZDA CX-7?

The most severe recall for the 2009 MAZDA CX-7 is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2009 MAZDA CX-7 safe to drive?

This model year has 6 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 MAZDA CX-7? (Campaign #19V782000)

The passenger airbag inflator is a critical safety device that protects you and your passengers in the event of a crash. In some 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and Mazda6 vehicles, the inflator could fail due to normal wear and tear over time. If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards the driver or other passengers, potentially causing serious injury or even death. Mazda is replacing the faulty inflator with a safer one at no cost to you. You should contact Mazda right away to schedule the free repair, and do not drive your vehicle until it's fixed.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 MAZDA CX-7? (Campaign #18V018000)

Your vehicle has a faulty air bag inflator that could cause it to explode in the event of a crash. If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments into the vehicle, causing serious injury or death. Mazda will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge, at a dealership of your choice.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 MAZDA CX-7? (Campaign #17V457000)

The airbag inflator in your passenger seat is a critical safety component that deploys in the event of a crash. In some 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and Mazda6 vehicles, this inflator may fail due to exposure to humidity and temperature changes. If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal fragments could hit you or your passenger, causing serious injury or even death. Mazda will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer version at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible and not drive your vehicle until it's been fixed. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 MAZDA CX-7? (Campaign #17V429000)

The passenger side airbag in your Mazda is a critical safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. Unfortunately, the inflator in some 2007-2011 Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9 models can deteriorate over time, causing it to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention. Your Mazda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer, redesigned one – at no cost to you. Don't drive your vehicle until the repair is done. Mazda will notify you when it's time to schedule the fix.

What is the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT recall for the 2009 MAZDA CX-7? (Campaign #16V593000)

The ball joint in your CX-7's suspension system is a critical part that connects your steering to the wheels. Water can get into it and, if contaminated with salt, could cause it to corrode and break. If the ball joint fails, you could lose steering control while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Your Mazda dealer will replace both front lower control arms with new ones, completely free of charge. They'll prioritize the repairs for the vehicles in areas with high salt usage, like the Northeast, and will contact you when the repair is ready.