Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed
- Summary
- 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.
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- Summary
- 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.
Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (16)
16 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 16 | 100% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 6.3% |
How 2005 compares with other B-Series Truck years
Best and worst B-Series Truck years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 58 | 2 |
| 2001 | 37 | 3 |
| 2002 | 28 | 2 |
| 2003 | 21 | 1 |
| 2004 | 24 | 3 |
| 2005 | 16 | 3 |
| 2006 | 11 | 6 |
| 2007 | 37 | 3 |
| 2008 | 11 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2005 Mazda B-Series Truck FAQ
How many recalls does the 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 23V837000 (air bag), 17V806000 (air bag), 17V807000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2005 Mazda B-Series Truck problems?
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (16), Exterior lighting (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2005 B-Series Truck compare with other years?
Among the 2000–2009 Mazda B-Series Truck model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 2000 the most (58). The 2005 drew 16. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.