NHTSA Data Explorer

Mazda CX-7

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

1,130

Active records

Recalls

7

Active records

TSBs

283

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

20

Crashes

24

Fires

42

Top reported issues — Mazda CX-7

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Condition issue

341

Thermal issue

201

Noise

197

Operating state

156

Safety restraint issue

129

Reporting mechanism

121

Engine behavior

90

HVAC behavior

82

Fluid issue

69

Performance issue

63

Lighting behavior

62

Smell

42

Steering behavior

33

Electrical issue

24

Access/entry issue

20

Starting behavior

18

Vibration/harshness

16

Braking behavior

15

Recent change

12

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

12

Safety restraint behavior

11

Driver assistance issue

10

Ride/handling behavior

8

Infotainment behavior

7

Powering on/off behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed May 18, 2026


My wheel on front driver's side is wobbly and I just decided to look up for any recalls and I'm lucky we didn't have a major accident I drive the interstate almost daily also I want to report that my door handles have had to be replaced 6 times since we've bought the car in 2019

2007 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Mar 29, 2026


One of the Prinx HiCountry HT2 tires (size 235/60R18) developed a structural failure shortly after installation. The tire repeatedly lost air with no visible puncture. I first took it to a local tire shop, which could not locate the source of the leak. The problem continued, so I brought the tire to a second independent tire shop, where a technician inspected it and confirmed the issue was caused by a thin steel belt wire protruding through the tread near the shoulder area. They marked the…

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Jan 5, 2026


Mazda has messed up headlights and it is very dangerous. I have to drive with high beams on continuously! The low beams point straight down to the road, looks like even with the bumper, you cannot see anything. It looks like you don’t have lights on. Took it to dealer and they say it’s the housing and it’s a Mazda thing and don’t do anything to fix it. I have tried every bulb available for Mazda and nothing helps. They need to fix this. I see SEVERAL owners with the same complaints! Please…

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Nov 27, 2025


My mechanic told me to check with Mazda as there might be a recall that has not been taken care of yet. I called Mazda and they told me there were 3 recalls (2 of which my mechanic already fixed) and the airbag recall. Told me not to drive, but would not provide any vehicle to use and would not set an appointment until December 8th, 2025.

2007 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Apr 3, 2025


The headlights are horrible for night time driving. The low beam lights are nearly invisible, which leaves you no choice but to drive with high beam lights and still poses a serious safety risk. Vehicle was taken to dealership and asked if there had been any recalls on the headlights because they’re very dangerous, can’t see anything at night.

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Mar 10, 2025


The contact owns a 2011 Mazda CX-7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V429000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer declined to tow the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had…

2009 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Dec 20, 2024


I purchased a car from Best Buy Motors in Spanaway, WA on [XXX]. Three days later I took the car in for an oil change and my mechanic cited safety issues and identified the rear brakes were faulty and deemed them a safety hazard. I repaired the brakes because I did not want to continue driving them under those conditions. My mechanic stated that the dealership was wrong for selling the car with the brake pads so thin and worn. My bill for the brakes and oil change was $778.28. I called the…

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Sep 30, 2024


I can not see at night. I have replaced the bulbs several times, and tried the most expensive bulbs. Nothing helps. You can only see with the high beams on, and that’s not safe for other drivers

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Aug 14, 2024


Recall on air bag throwing metal

2011 MAZDA CX-7

Filed Aug 13, 2024


I called Mazda to report that my air bag warning light came on and they told me it had been replaced on Jan 8, 2019 and was not under recall. Not sure what to do as light stays on all the time while driving.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.