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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Mileage unknown · May 27, 2018

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I WAS WONDERING WHY 3 OF MY WINDOW MOTORS WENT OUT THE SAME DAY.

NHTSA ODI #11098170

Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2017

Air BagsExterior LightingUnknown Or Other

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I HAVE MY MAZDA 2010 CX7 ON 3-11-2017. WHEN THE DEALER GIVE ME TO ME. THE MAZDA HAVE THIS. THEY STAR WITH THE LIGHT ON IN AIR BAG AND OTHER TIME. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS WHEN USE THE SWITH AND PUT THE LIGHT THERE CHANGE AND I'M THINK THERE HAVE PROBLEM ELECTRICAL AND IN THE RIM. THE MAZDA RUNNING BUT THEY HAVE A COUPLE PROBLEM. AND UNKNOWN SITUATION THE ONLY FIXED IS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. BECAUSE WHEN AM GOING OVETHERE THEY TOLD ME THE ONLY RECALL HAVE IS THAT WANT. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.

NHTSA ODI #11022873

74,000 miles · Jul 13, 2017

EngineUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control

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I LOST POWER TO MY 2010 MAZDA CX7 WHILE GOING 60 MP DOWNHILL IN A MOUNTAIN PASS. MY CAR WENT FROM 60 MP TO 40 MP IN ABOUT 30 SECONDS. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AS BLACK SMOKE POURED OUT OF MY TAIL PIPE AND HAD THE CAR TOWED. MY MECHANIC SAID THE TURBO WAS BLOWN, WHICH CAUSE THE CAR'S OIL TO COMPLETELY BURN UP, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TIMING CHAIN AND ENGINE. ALL OF THE OIL WAS GONE IN A MATTER OF A FEW MILES. THE CAR HAD BEEN UP TO DATE ON ALL MAINTENANCE. A NEW TURBO AND ENGINE WAS NEEDED ON A CAR THAT HAD 74,000 MILES ON IT.

NHTSA ODI #11005194

Mileage unknown · Apr 25, 2017

SteeringUnknown Or Other

IT HAS BEEN 1 YEAR SINCE THE RECALL WAS MADE. BUT THE PARTS WERE NEVER AVAILABLE. I WENT THROUGH WINTER IN CHICAGO FEELING UNSAFE. I DON'T THINK THEY ARE REPLACING MY LOWER CONTROL ARM. THEY ARE POSTPONING IT TO HOPE THAT I WILL FORGET ABOUT IT.

NHTSA ODI #10980386

55,000 miles · Oct 14, 2016

Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power TrainUnknown Or Other

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TCS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE POWER EVEN IF THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED ALL THE WAY, THE CAR MOVES ONLY UP TO 5 MILES PER HOUR (RPM POWER). VEHICLE LOSES THROTTLE. AC BLOWS WARM WHEN TCS LIGHT IS ON. THERE IS A WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AFTER THE CAR IS PARKED FOR COUPLE HOURS. THE SAME ISSUE OCCURS SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A PERIOD OF YEAR AND A HALF. MY CAR WAS @ SERVICE SHOP MORE THAN 2 MONTHS. I CONTACTED MAZDA CORPORATE OFFICE IN SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUES I HAVE WITH THE CAR, BUT THEY DID NOT RESPOND POSITIVELY.

NHTSA ODI #10916089

55,000 miles · Oct 10, 2016

Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power TrainUnknown Or Other

NHTSA ODI #10915020

85,300 miles · Aug 27, 2015

Unknown Or Other

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SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH AT 9:30AM WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CRASH ON THE ROOF OF MY CAR. I LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW MANY PIECES OF GLASS FLYING BEHIND ME. THANKFULLY, I HAD THE SHADE DRAWN CLOSED, OTHERWISE, I WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED IN A SHOWER OF GLASS. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND DID NOT FIND ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS OR ROCKS (AND SAW NO ROCKS BOUNCING IN THE STREET PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT). THE INSURANCE COMPANY ASKED ME WHAT HAPPENED, BUT I HAD NO EXPLANATION. IT SEEMS LIKE THE SUNROOF JUST EXPLODED.

NHTSA ODI #10759818

64,568 miles · Aug 8, 2015

StructureUnknown Or Other

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SUNROOF SHATTERED - I JUST GOT ONTO I-43 VIA THE ON RAMP AND MY SUNROOF EXPLODED AND CAME DOWN ON ME LIKE A SHOWER OF GLASS. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. I IMMEDIATELY LOOKED FOR ANY FOREIGN DEBRIS BUT THERE WAS NONE. I DROVE HOME AND CALLED THE CAR DEALER (HOLIDAY IN FOND DU LAC WI). THEY SAID THEY NEVER HEARD OF A SUNROOF BREAKING BECAUSE OF THE HEAT OR ANYTHING LIKE THIS AND MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER. I HAD IT FIXED AND HEARD ABOUT THIS ON THE NEWS TWO WEEKS LATER. MY CAR IS A 2010 MAZDA CX7 IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE COST TO REPLACE WAS $597.08 PLUS TAX.

NHTSA ODI #10747160

5,600 miles · Feb 9, 2011

Unknown Or Other

THE TURBOCHARGER ON THIS NEW VEHICLE FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE UNSAFE AND INOPERABLE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO LEAVE IN OUR ATTACHED GARAGE OVERNIGHT BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF FIRE. IT APPEARS THAT THERE HAVE BEEN …

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NHTSA ODI #10382128

Official recalls

19V782000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Oct 31, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

18V717000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Oct 12, 2018

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda 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 2011-2013 Mazda6, 2011-2012 CX-7, and 2011-2015 CX-9 sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless covered in Zone A or Zone B, Mazda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Mazda6, 2010-2012 CX-7, and 2010-2015 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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 November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 1317F.

18V018000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 9, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

17V429000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 29, 2017

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

16V593000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Aug 11, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

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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NHTSA investigations

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