Mazda B-Series Truck recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 247 owner complaints for the Mazda B-Series Truck (model years 2000–2009). The most reported problem area is air bags (107 complaints), followed by power train (28 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 28 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 58 | 7 | 3 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (58), 2007 (37) and 2001 (37). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mazda B-Series Truck model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 107 | 10 of 10 | |
| Power train | 28 | 5 of 10 | |
| Tires | 24 | 6 of 10 | |
| Structure | 16 | 4 of 10 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 3 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 15 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V837000 | Dec 12, 2023 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2006 | 12,741 |
| 21V162000 | Mar 10, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2007–2009 | 5,847 |
| 18V039000 | Jan 16, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2006 | 2,205 |
| 18V038000 | Jan 16, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006 | 2,205 |
| 18V016000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009 | 84 |
| 17V807000 | Dec 14, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2004–2006 | 17,576 |
| 17V806000 | Dec 14, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2006 | 17,576 |
| 17V013000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2007–2009 | 725 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 22 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 24 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.