Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 Mazda b23s. While attempting to make a turn, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags (including a repaired recalled air bag) did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver was uninjured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later declared destroyed and towed away by the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 51,117.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Mazda b-Series Truck. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V346000 (air bags) and 16V048000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. 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. Part distribution disconnect. .updated 06/21/17
I broadsided a pick up Truck that ran a stop sign. Enough damage was done that my vehicle had to be towed and likely will be written off by the insurance company as totaled. I was diagnosed with blunt trauma to the chest wall with contusions. My airbag never deployed.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Mazda b23. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V807000 (air bags) and 17V806000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact scheduled a repair appointment with ocean Mazda doral (9675 nw 12th st, doral, fl 33172, [phone]). Upon arrival at the dealer and awaiting approximately two hours, the contact was informed that parts were not available. The contact was informed by the service manger that they needed to order more parts. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Mazda b-Series Truck. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V346000 (air bags) and 16V048000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (bob alito Mazda in mo) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall informed by letter on July 2015 that if my airbag deploys in a crash it May kill me or my passenger. It is now 01/17 and still not fixed. Why would you inform the public then take 1.5 years plus to fix problem? I understand how large the recall is but over a year for no repairs or any further communication of any kind. You all should be fired and you are completely worthless. That's like telling someone, if your house catches on fire there is a good chance if your smoke alarm goes off it could kill or injure everyone in your home than saying we will let you know and then walking away. Still waiting!
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Mazda b-Series Truck. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V806000 (air bags) and 17V807000 (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 repairs. Smail Mazda in greensburg, pennsylvania was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Mazda b-Series Truck. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V048000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Mazda b2300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V346000 (air bags) and 16V048000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Mazda b3000. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V048000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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.
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.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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.
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…
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
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.
NHTSA investigations
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag…
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag…
Airbag complaints in other B-Series Truck years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck, 83% of the model year's 24 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 23V-837 (inflator module, Dec 12, 2023); NHTSA recall 17V-806 (inflator module, Dec 14, 2017); NHTSA recall 17V-807 (inflator module, Dec 14, 2017). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2004 Mazda B-Series Truck airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 78,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.