2005 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls and problems

The 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck has 3 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mazda dealer.

Urgent: recall 17V-806, recall 17V-807 carry a "do not drive" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
3
Complaints
16
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls

Recall 23V-837: Air Bags

Reported Dec 12, 2023 · 12,741 vehicles affected · Mazda North American Operations

Problem: 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.

Risk: An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V-806: Air Bags

Do not driveReported Dec 14, 2017 · 17,576 vehicles affected · Mazda North American Operations

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V-807: Air Bags

Do not driveReported Dec 14, 2017 · 17,576 vehicles affected · Mazda North American Operations

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2005 Mazda B-Series Truck problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags16
Exterior Lighting1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 75,000 miles · reported Feb 12, 2024
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 manufacturer refused to honor the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH and as he was turning to the left, he did not observe that another vehicle was crossing his path. The contact stated…
Air Bags · reported May 17, 2018
The contact owns a 2005 mazda b304. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v806000 (Air bags) and 17v807000 (Air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mazda of escondido in escondido, california was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Air Bags · reported May 11, 2018
The contact owns a 2005 mazda b-series truck. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v806000 (Air bags) and 17v807000 (Air bags). The contact stated that the parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The contact received the recall notices more than once, indicating that parts were not available. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Air Bags · reported May 8, 2018
"takata recall" still waiting for permanent replacement, should I continue to drive the vehicle ? Is mazda corp. Required to give me alternate transportation while I wait for new air bags ?
Air Bags · reported May 7, 2018
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 mazda b2300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v806000 (Air bags) and 17v807000 (Air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact called a local dealer (Skyland auto group, 255 smokey park highway, asheville, nc 28806) where an appointment was scheduled, which was cancelled on the day of the appointment due to one of the recall parts not being available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck: 23V-837 (air bags), 17V-806 (air bags), 17V-807 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck?

Owners report air bags problems most often (16 reports), followed by exterior lighting (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 miles.

Are Mazda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.