2007 Suzuki XL7 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

21Air Bags complaints

15.2%Of all 138 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

STEERING28 · 20.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM23 · 16.7%

AIR BAGS21 · 15.2%

ENGINE20 · 14.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 13%

Share of the 138 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Suzuki XL7 overview page.

What owners report

“THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SENSING UNIT IS NOT RECOGNIZING THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER. THE AIRBAG REMAINS OFF EVEN THOUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS…”NHTSA complaint 10836341 — filed 02/16/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI XL7. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10808792 — filed 12/07/2015

“PASSENGER SIDE SEAT IS NOT RECOGNIZING A PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT, SO AIR BAG IS OFF AND ALERT LIGHT STAYS ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY…”NHTSA complaint 10787428 — filed 10/31/2015

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Suzuki XL7 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Suzuki XL7: 21 of 138 complaints on file (15.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Suzuki XL7 have in total?

138 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.