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Mazda B-Series Truck recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 541 owner complaints for the Mazda B-Series Truck, covering model years 1995 to 2009. The 1999 model year drew the most complaints (78), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 17 recall campaigns on file
  • 541 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 15 model years with data (1995–2009)
  • most complaints: 1999 (78 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (130 complaints)
  • latest recall 23V837000 (reported Dec 12, 2023)
  • 52 complaints reporting a crash (9.6%)
  • 12 complaints reporting a fire (2.2%)
  • 37 complaints reporting an injury (6.8%)
  • 4 complaints reporting a death (0.7%)

Mazda B-Series Truck complaints by model year

15 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1999 model year has the most complaints: 78 of 541, or 14.4%. Next come 1998 (67) and 2000 (58). The fewest are for 2009, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mazda B-Series Truck owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2009Column chart of 541 complaints across 15 model years. The highest is 1999 with 78. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 42 complaints4219951996: 55 complaints5519961997: 52 complaints5219971998: 67 complaints6719981999: 78 complaints7819992000: 58 complaints5820002001: 37 complaints3720012002: 28 complaints2820022003: 21 complaints2120032004: 24 complaints2420042005: 16 complaints1620052006: 11 complaints1120062007: 37 complaints3720072008: 11 complaints1120082009: 4 complaints42009
Show the figures for all 15 model years
Mazda B-Series Truck complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mazda B-Series Truck complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995427040
1996552021
1997524120
1998676343
199978111100
2000587340
2001371110
2002285030
2003213230
2004243020
2005161010
2006110000
2007370100
2008112010
200940000
All model years5415212374

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mazda B-Series Truck components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 130 complaints (24.0% of all 541), followed by Tires (75) and Power Train (53).

Components named most often in Mazda B-Series Truck complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Mazda B-Series Truck complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags13024.0%
Tires7513.9%
Power Train539.8%
Vehicle Speed Control448.1%
Visibility437.9%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic427.8%
Structure366.7%
Suspension315.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling305.5%
Electrical System234.3%
Steering234.3%
Seat Belts193.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline152.8%
Exterior Lighting132.4%
Interior Lighting112.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mazda B-Series Truck recalls

17 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name B-Series Truck, newest first. The 17 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2009. The 2006 model year appears in the most campaigns (6).

  • 17 recall campaigns
  • 7 “Do Not Drive” advisories
Mazda B-Series Truck recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 1 campaign1996: 1 campaign1997: 1 campaign1998: 3 campaigns1999: 2 campaigns
2000: 2 campaigns2001: 3 campaigns2002: 2 campaigns2003: 1 campaign2004: 3 campaigns2005: 3 campaigns2006: 6 campaigns2007: 3 campaigns2008: 3 campaigns2009: 5 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V837000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2004–2006

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.

    Consequence:
    An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6423L.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  2. NHTSA campaign 21V162000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2007–2009

    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.

    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V039000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2006

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Mazda is requesting owners to NOT DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 160 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. As of February 9, 2018, Mazda is expanding the recall to a total of 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2318A.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  4. NHTSA campaign 18V038000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2006

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    Mazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. On January 11, 2018, Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 160 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. As of February 9, 2018, Mazda is expanding the recall to a total of 2,205 model year 2006 B-Series vehicles built with driver-side air bags. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Mazda will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 2218A.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  5. NHTSA campaign 18V016000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2009

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  6. NHTSA campaign 17V807000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2004–2006

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advise not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1917L. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-048. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  7. NHTSA campaign 17V806000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2004–2006

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1817L. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-346. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  8. NHTSA campaign 17V013000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2007–2009

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  9. NHTSA campaign 16V499000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2007–2009

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  10. NHTSA campaign 09V414000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control

    Model years 1995–1997, 2001–2003

    Mazda is recalling model year 1995 through 1997 and model year 2001 through 2003 trucks equipped with Texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (SCDS) and/or anti-lock brake system (ABS) and manufactured on or before December 5, 2002. A component of the cruise control deactivation switch may deteriorate over time and develop a leak. This occurrence could cause the switch to overheat, smoke or burn which could result in an under hood fire.

    Consequence:
    A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
    Remedy:
    Mazda will notify owners that dealers will install a universal fused jumper harness on the cruise control deactivation switch free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2009. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 option #6.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

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  1. NHTSA campaign 09V032000

    Reported

    Suspension › Multiple Axle

    Model year 2009

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  2. NHTSA campaign 07V347000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model years 1998–2002

    On certain trucks equipped with a speed control system, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

    Consequence:
    This could result in an underhood fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 7, 2007, directing them to have the speed deactivation control switch disconnected temporarily. A second notification letter to owners was in February 2008 advising them to return to dealers for installation of the repair part. Owners of affected vehicles who did not receive a phase 2 notice and have not had the recall completed will be notified beginning August 6, 2008. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  3. NHTSA campaign 05V525000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

    Model year 2006

    On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.

    Consequence:
    After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on November 28, 2005. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  4. NHTSA campaign 01V227002

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with seat belts supplied by TRW. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford Crown Victoria built at st. thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 Mercury Grand Marquis built at st. thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. Lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. Lincoln navigators built at Michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. Ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. Ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. Ford F-150 truck built at norfolk plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; at Ontario plant from 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; at Kansas city plant from 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks built at Kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. Ford excursions built at Kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. Ford expeditions built at Michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began August 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  5. NHTSA campaign 00V228002

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the buckle assemblies to determine whether the buckle assembly build date codes are within the suspect range. Those within the suspect date code range will be replaced.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  6. NHTSA campaign 99V062002

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model years 1998–1999

    Vehicle description: certain 1998-1998 Mazda b-series trucks (B2500, B3000 and B4000) equipped with cruise control and built from January 1998 through March 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

    Consequence:
    If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

  7. NHTSA campaign 97V186002

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: light duty 4X2 and 4X4 pickup trucks equipped with 4.0L engines. The flexible section of the chassis mounted fuel line that connects to the engine was routed too close to the exhaust manifold. The line could contact the manifold.

    Consequence:
    This could potentially result in damage to the fuel line, or in some cases, cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install an additional clip to hold the fuel line in the intended design position.

    Filed by Mazda Motor Corp.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mazda B-Series Truck questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mazda B-Series Truck have?

NHTSA lists 17 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mazda B-Series Truck, covering model years 1995 to 2009. The most recent, 23V837000, was reported on December 12, 2023 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2006 model year is covered by the most campaigns (6).

Which Mazda B-Series Truck model year has the most complaints?

The 1999 model year, with 78 of the 541 complaints in NHTSA’s file (14.4%). The next are 1998 (67) and 2000 (58). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mazda B-Series Truck complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 130 complaints, or 24.0% of all 541. Tires (75) and Power Train (53) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mazda B-Series Truck?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mazda dealer.

How many Mazda B-Series Truck complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 541 complaints, 52 report a crash, 12 a fire, 37 at least one injury and 4 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Mazda models

8 models · most complaints first

The Mazda models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Mazda VIN decoder with every Mazda model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Mazda 3 2004–2026 · 29 recalls · 2,983 complaints
  • Mazda 626 1995–2003 · 7 recalls · 2,458 complaints
  • Mazda CX-5 2012–2026 · 8 recalls · 2,443 complaints
  • Mazda 6 2002–2021 · 28 recalls · 2,234 complaints
  • Mazda Tribute 2000–2011 · 20 recalls · 2,102 complaints
  • Mazda CX-9 2007–2023 · 13 recalls · 1,487 complaints
  • Mazda CX-7 2007–2013 · 6 recalls · 1,131 complaints
  • Mazda Protege 1995–2003 · 6 recalls · 805 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.