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2005 Mazda B-Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
2
Complaints
22
Latest campaign
Dec 12, 2023

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags32Dec 12, 2023

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
2Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 12, 2023Latest campaign
Dec 12, 202323V837000

Air bags: frontal passenger side

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V837000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V837000 · Dec 12, 2023
Dec 14, 201717V807000

Air bags: frontal driver side

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…

Do not drive until repaired
DetailsHide details for campaign 17V807000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V807000 · Dec 14, 2017
Dec 14, 201717V806000

Air bags: frontal passenger side

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,…

Do not drive until repaired
DetailsHide details for campaign 17V806000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V806000 · Dec 14, 2017
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component22

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
22Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags1673101
Service brakes29000
Hydraulic29000
Vehicle speed control29000
Exterior lighting15000
Electrical system15000
Visibility15000
Tires15000
Seats15000
Equipment15000
Fuel system15000
Gasoline15000
Power train15000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “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…”

    Filed 02/12/2024 · ODI 11571405
  • Air bags

    “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).”

    Filed 10/24/2019 · ODI 11270819
  • Air bags

    “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.”

    Filed 07/26/2018 · ODI 11113948

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2005 Mazda B-Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Mazda B-Series have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Mazda B-Series. The most recent, 23V837000 (reported December 12, 2023), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2005 Mazda B-Series recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Mazda B-Series?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (73%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Mazda B-Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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