The 2007 Mazda CX-9 has 8 recalls, the most serious involving the passenger frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag issue spans multiple filings, including one that covers vehicles where a prior replacement inflator of the same design was installed and still did not resolve the problem. The front suspension also has a recall: water can get into the lower ball joint, corrode it over time, and cause the front control arm to separate, resulting in sudden loss of steering control. On the electrical side, vehicles equipped with a power-adjustable seat with a memory function have a wiring harness that can chafe against a bracket, short-circuit, and raise the risk of an electrical fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator with a different design at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
High heat and humidity can degrade the propellant in the passenger front airbag, causing it to deploy with excessive force. This may propel fragments toward occupants and damage the airbag assembly, reducing its ability to protect.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger front airbag inflator.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash because the propellant degrades over time when exposed to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator with a new one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Heat, humidity, and temperature swings can degrade the propellant in the passenger front airbag over time. This may cause the airbag to deploy with excessive force, potentially sending fragments toward occupants or damaging the airbag assembly.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger front airbag inflator.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front suspension ball joint can separate from the lower control arm due to saltwater corrosion, which could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lower control arm with an updated version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can leak into the front suspension ball joint fittings, causing them to corrode and potentially fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the left and right lower control arms at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring harness for power-adjustable seats with memory function can wear through from rubbing. Exposed wires may touch a metal bracket, causing an electrical short that can trigger unexpected, uncontrollable seat movements.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and secure the seat harness. If needed, they will repair the covering or replace the harness.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
