CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (9 reports).
2006 Mazda B-Series Truck recalls
Passenger Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
Some 2004-2006 Mazda B-Series trucks received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under an earlier recall, and those replacement inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Driver Airbag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants
This recall covers certain vehicles with a driver-side frontal airbag whose inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Airbag Inflator Can Explode and Spray Metal Fragments
Certain 2006 Mazda B-Series trucks have an airbag inflator defect.
Passenger airbag may rupture, spraying metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys, because internal pressure can become excessive.
Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash, because internal pressure builds up too high.
Most common 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
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. --This is at least 100 miles each way, and if the shortest route is over the Saddle Road over the top of the island. Vehicle is older veh
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.
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.
TAKATA RECALL
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?
2006 Mazda B-Series Truck questions
Does the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck: Passenger Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash; Driver Airbag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants; Airbag Inflator Can Explode and Spray Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag may rupture, spraying metal fragments; Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (9), Power Train (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.