2006 Mazda B-Series Truck Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 82%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck, 82% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11118303, filed 2018-08, 50,000 miles“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, what is my recourse, since they are unwilling or unable to address the issue in a meaningful way.”
NHTSA complaint #11430890, filed 2021-08“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?”
NHTSA complaint #11101173, filed 2018-06“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/contact communications on Mazda's recall website from 3/1 on. Last on 3/21. Received VM that no dealer on Big Island except for Kona Mazda service dealer and would I drive my vehicle over and back for repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11579742, filed 2024-03“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. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10947363, filed 2017-01Related recalls
- 18V038000Jan 16, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda is recalling certain 2006 B-series vehicles. Mazda requests owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been remedied. Upon deployment of the…Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2006
- 18V039000Jan 16, 2018DO NOT DRIVEMazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2006 B-Series vehicles. Mazda is requesting owners to NOT DRIVE these vehicles until they have…Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2006
- 17V806000Dec 14, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mazda B-series trucks. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive…Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2004–2006
- 17V807000Dec 14, 2017DO NOT DRIVEMazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series trucks. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal…Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2004–2006
- 23V837000Dec 12, 2023Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2006 B-Series vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a…Covers: Mazda B-Series Truck 2004–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10194661May 5, 2021Subject: ** UPDATE** - Takata Inflator Special Service Program (Extended Warranty) Special Service Program SSPB3: In December 2017 Special Service Program SSPB3 - Takata Inflator…
- 10118753Sep 12, 2017STOPPER PLATES FOR AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTORS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED AS NEW SERVICE PARTS. When removing the connector (1) to the air bag module (2), make sure to first lift the…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 82% |
| 2007 | 36 | 97% |
| 2006 | 9 | 82% |
| 2005 | 16 | 100% |
| 2004 | 20 | 83% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 6 | 21% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 13% |
| 1998 | 4 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology