2010 Mazda CX-7 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2010 Mazda CX-7 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (52 reports).

5Recalls
155Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2010 Mazda CX-7 recalls

Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants

Recall 19V782Oct 31, 201969,879 vehicles affected

The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles was previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement uses the same design.

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 18V717Oct 12, 2018155,436 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these Mazda vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants

Recall 18V018Jan 9, 201870,227 vehicles affected

Certain Mazda vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture during a crash that deploys the airbag.

Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash

Recall 17V429Jun 29, 2017205,377 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.

Front Ball Joint May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering

Recall 16V593Aug 11, 2016190,102 vehicles affected

Water can enter the front suspension ball joint fittings on certain Mazda CX-7 vehicles.

Most common 2010 Mazda CX-7 problems

Problem areas named in the 155 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension52
Air Bags46
Exterior Lighting22
Engine20
Electrical System12
Steering10
Unknown Or Other9
Vehicle Speed Control7
Power Train6
Wheels6

What owners report

2024-06-12, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda CX-7. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 35 MPH, the driver's side and passenger’s side air bags independently deployed. There was no accident to cause the air bags to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2024-05-01, Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlamps are extremely dim. Have bought new replacement headlamps and are still very dim. Bought both replacement headlamp housings thinking wiring could be compromised but that didn't help either. Replacing headlamps is difficult due to having to remove either the front tires OR the front entire bumper assembly to switch out lamps. No fog lights are present on this model so makes driving at night very difficult. and unsafe.
2023-01-20, Exterior Lighting
Recently got this car and am fixing it up. Vehicle's headlights function but are dysfunctional. Night driving is impossible as per nearly nonexistent illumination of roadway. Don't know how to fix/upgrade. Wanted to give this vehicle to my Florida student but now hesitate as Florida's roadways are not illuminated. Have seen many posts relative hereto, even when the vehicle was new. A manufacturer's recall should issue for new improved headlights. Please advise on a fix for this essential vehicular safety function .
2022-08-18, Exterior Lighting
Headlight to nowhere just started having horrible visibility it’s like if lights were off I change the bulbs several times LEDs H IDs factory bulbs still results no good
2022-08-16, Fuel/Propulsion System
My daughter was driving a 4 hour trip in Florida on I-95 Halfway into the trip she pulled into a parking lot to stop for lunch and before she could even turn off the vehicle, a fire erupted from under the hood. The car completely burned. There is a police report at Jupiter FL Police department # 22-184325

2010 Mazda CX-7 questions

Does the 2010 Mazda CX-7 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 Mazda CX-7: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into occupants; Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Front Ball Joint May Separate, Causing Loss of Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda CX-7?

Based on 155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (52), Air Bags (46), Exterior Lighting (22).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Mazda CX-7 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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