2006 Mazda B-Series Truck problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (8) · Tires:sidewall (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (5)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2023-12-12 · campaign 23V837000 · 12,741 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2018-01-16 · campaign 18V038000 · 2,205 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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 mo
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-16 · campaign 18V039000 · 2,205 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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 ex
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-12-14 · campaign 17V806000 · 17,576 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2017-12-14 · campaign 17V807000 · 17,576 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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 ret
Service bulletins (78)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · 09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with federal, state, and local laws concerning odometer
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-29 · SA-011-24b · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-07 · SA-011-24a · Other
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Wheels 2024-02-12 · SA-011-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
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What owners report
2024-03-27 · Air Bags“1. received notification in february 2024 of open takata inflator passenger airbag recall for inspection/replacement. 2. contacted twice by online scheduler and twice by vm messages to service dept. of only listed mazda service dealer on the eastside of hawaii island in february 2024. dealer refused to even respond. 3. have made 5 phone contacts…”
2021-08-29 · Air Bags“mazda keeps sending letters about my last chance to repair the airbag problem.i have responded multiple times, they have not contacted me except to send more pr letters. they have scared my wife to the point she will not ride with me. my daughter forbids my grandson from riding with me. there is no mazda dealer on the big island of hawai'i. so, wha…”
2018-08-07 · Suspension · 50,000 mi“takata inflators and other, they keep sending me cards and letters, which warn me not to drive my car. then they say they will tow my car and provide me with a other car. but their not doing anything. i'm very concerned at this point and i need them to take action and help me.…”
2018-06-11 · Air Bags“takata recall. the mazda dealership knoxville tn has the air bags available but they say i should drive the vehicle to the dealership. they have also told me the vehicle is not safe to drive. i asked that they tow the vehicle to their shop but they refuse. is there any help you can give on this matter?…”
2017-08-07 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 mazda b-series truck. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v048000 (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 repair. the cavalier mazda dealer was contacted and confi…”
2017-07-10 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 mazda b23s. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v048000 and 15v346000 (air bags). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called tracy mazda (2680 auto plaza dr, …”
2017-01-24 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 mazda b23s. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v048000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. t…”
2007-08-14 · Tires:sidewall · 7,500 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 mazda b2300. the vehicle has maxxis tires, size t145/80d16 (na). the contact noticed cracks on the sidewall of the spare tire. the dealer stated that there was impact damage to the spare tire and they would not repair or replace the tire. the contact took the tire to two different tire dealers and one stated the tire …”
2006-08-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads · 3,100 mi“this vehicle was smoldering burning and smoke without fire. i have taken my vehicle in for repairs 5 times for the transmission and other related issues. this vehicle as had a new transmission added within two months of ownership and it still leaks. the brakes pads wear to fast. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.