2009 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls and problems

5 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck.

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recalls
4
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 21V162000 · reported March 10, 2021 · Mazda North American Operations · 5,847 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021. A second letter was sent December 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4821C.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 18V016000 · reported January 9, 2018 · Mazda North American Operations · 84 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009 B-Series trucks ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2118A.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 17V013000 · reported January 10, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations · 725 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series trucks sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Mazda is recalling certain 2007-2008 B-Series trucks sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0817A.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V499000 · reported July 1, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations · 5,038 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 B-Series trucks manufactured June 6, 2006, to January 22, 2009, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 B-Series trucks manufactured February 21, 2006, to April 28, 2008, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9616F.

Suspension: multiple axle

NHTSA campaign 09V032000 · reported January 29, 2009 · MAZDA MOTOR CORP · 220 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Mazda is recalling 220 my 2009 b-series trucks equipped with 2-wheel drive. The front spindle stem may crack due to an improper manufacturing process of the spindle.
The risk
If a fracture of the spindle stem occurs, the wheel may separate from the axle, which may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the front spindle and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before february 9, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 800-222-5500.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 10, 2021 · Unknown or other · 190,820 miles

IT SHIFTS VERY ROUGHLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND, AND THIRD SOMETIMES WON'T CATCH AT ALL(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AFTER A FEW MISSED GEAR CHANGES MY O/D DASH LIGHT STARTS FLASHING. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE, SO I HAD MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT. PROBLEM STILL PERSITS

Dec 11, 2017 · Air bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA B2300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V499000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (CRATER LAKE…

Sep 12, 2017 · Air bags

"TAKATA RECALL", MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, MAZDA DEALER HAS NOT REPLACED THE DAMAGED PIECE BECAUSE THEY SAY IT IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT WAS FOR MAY 15, 2017 AND HOWEVER, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN ANSWER HATA TODAY I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ANSWER.

Jun 21, 2017 · Air bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA B23. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V499000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER…

B-Series Truck model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 61100
2007 33701
2008 31120
2009 5400

Across all years, the 2000 B-Series Truck has the most complaints (58). All Mazda B-Series Truck years →

Questions

Does the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck, the most recent reported on March 10, 2021 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by unknown or other (1).
How many 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 10, 2021.