NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Mazda B-Series Truck Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Mazda B-Series Truck owner complaints
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck, describing incidents dated January 29, 2016 to April 9, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 16 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 16 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11571405 · Filed
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda B-Series ZJ57. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17V806000, 17V807000, and 23V837000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer had refused to complete the recall due to the air bags that had inflated during a crash. The contact stated that the…
ODI #11270819 · Filed
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V806000 AND 17V807000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT FOOTHILLS MAZDA (LOCATED AT 202 E NORTH FOOTHILLS DR, SPOKANE, WA 99207, (509) 324-8200) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE…
ODI #11113948 · Filed
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V806000 (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…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA15-001: Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since February 24, 2015
- Recall 14V-668
- Recall 15V-284
- Recall 15V-285
- Recall 15V-286
- Recall 15V-287
- Recall 15V-312
- and 188 more on the investigation page
- Preliminary Evaluation PE14-016: Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Closed March 2, 2015
- Recall 13V-172
- Recall 14V-428
- Recall 14V-700
- Recall 14V-763
- Recall 14V-770
- Recall 14V-787
- and 3 more on the investigation page
- Preliminary Evaluation PE05-066: BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE
Closed March 24, 2006
Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed
NHTSA #23V837000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported December 12, 2023 · Mazda North American Operations
Potentially affected: 12,741 vehicles
Repair completion: 15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mazda campaign 6423L · Owners notified February 1, 2024
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
NHTSA #17V806000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported December 14, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations
Potentially affected: 17,576 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mazda campaign 1817L · Owners notified January 17, 2018 · Vehicles built April 17, 2003 – May 2, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Recall group: Takata airbag inflators
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
NHTSA #17V807000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported December 14, 2017 · Mazda North American Operations
Potentially affected: 17,576 vehicles
Repair completion: 37.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mazda campaign 1917L · Owners notified January 17, 2018 · Vehicles built April 17, 2003 – May 2, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Recall group: Takata airbag inflators
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Mazda B-Series Truck model years
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