Recall 17V457 covers 79,402 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and MAZDA6 vehicles. Do not drive. Free Mazda dealer repair.
An air bag inflator rupture can send metal fragments into the cabin, striking occupants and causing serious injury or death. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips. If it has to move, arrange towing through the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
Mazda is recalling 79,402 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012 CX-7, CX-9, and MAZDA6 vehicles under recall 17V457 because the passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture during deployment after long-term humidity and temperature exposure. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Do not drive these vehicles until a Mazda dealer completes the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in affected Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and MAZDA6 vehicles is the metal device inside the passenger air bag module that fills the bag during a crash. In normal operation, the inflator burns propellant in a controlled way so the air bag opens between the passenger and the dashboard.
On these 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012 Mazda vehicles, the Takata inflator propellant breaks down after years of high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling. If the passenger air bag deploys, degraded propellant raises internal pressure inside the inflator. That pressure puts the inflator body at risk of rupturing instead of staying sealed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the inflator, so the vehicle does not give the driver a light, sound, smell, or change in how it drives before the air bag is needed. Do not drive the vehicle if your VIN is included in this recall.
Who's affected?
CX-7, CX-9, and MAZDA6 vehicles from the 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012 model years share the same passenger-side front air bag inflator issue.
| 2007 Mazda CX-7 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | front air bag |
| 2008 Mazda CX-7 | front air bag |
| 2008 Mazda CX-9 | front air bag |
| 2009 Mazda CX-7 | front air bag |
| 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 | front air bag |
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 | front air bag |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 | front air bag |
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | front air bag |
| 2012 Mazda CX-9 | front air bag |
| Units affected | 79,402 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An air bag inflator rupture can send metal fragments into the cabin, striking occupants and causing serious injury or death. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips. If it has to move, arrange towing through the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Mazda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007, 2008, 2009, or 2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, or MAZDA6 is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the front passenger air bag inflator replacement is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Mazda dealer to schedule the free passenger air bag inflator replacement that removes the rupture-prone inflator.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, or reference recall number 17V457 and Mazda recall 1317F when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the vehicle until this recall repair is finished. At the dealer, a Mazda technician replaces the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Mazda has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid out of pocket for this repair before the recall work was done. Bring repair invoices, receipts, and any related paperwork to the Mazda service desk so the dealer can explain the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 18, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 4, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 13, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| August 14, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 8, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V457?
Recall 17V457 covers 79,402 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, and MAZDA6 vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can rupture after long-term humidity and temperature exposure. The affected years are 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012, depending on where the vehicle was sold or registered.
What should I do if my 2007, 2008, 2009, or 2012 Mazda CX-7, CX-9, or MAZDA6 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Mazda is included in recall 17V457. If it is, Do not drive the vehicle. Call a franchised Mazda dealer or Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 and ask how to complete the passenger air bag inflator repair without driving it in.
What does do not drive mean for recall 17V457?
Do not drive means the vehicle should stay parked until the recall repair is complete. Mazda advised owners not to drive affected vehicles because the passenger air bag inflator can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments toward occupants.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mazda dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator free of charge.
What if I bought this Mazda used?
The free repair still applies if your VIN is included. This recall depends on the exact vehicle, model year, and where it was sold or registered, so the VIN check matters even if you never received Mazda's owner notice.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V457000 |
|---|---|
| Mazda customer service | 1-800-222-5500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V457 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V457000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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