The 2010 Mazda CX-7 has 7 recalls, the most serious being a defective passenger-side front airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Multiple recalls cover this same airbag inflator problem, including cases where a prior replacement used an inflator of the same flawed design, meaning earlier repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue. The inflator's propellant degrades over time, particularly in high-heat and high-humidity climates, and when it fails it does so explosively rather than deploying the bag normally. The remaining recall involves the front suspension lower ball joints, which can allow water to enter the joint fitting. When the ball joint fails, the driver can lose steering control.