Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Mazda B-Series Truck owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
This is a complaint about Mazda. I have brought my vehicle in 3 times, after they confirmed an appointment and stated they had the part. All three times it appears whoever makes the appointment doesn't communicate with the dealer Service Center. I have the FOURTH appointment this Wednesday at Royal Motors, San Francisco. I will call a day ahead to make sure the part is there before I bring it in. I know it's an older vehicle and they have to order parts. They made the appointment for me, after saying the part was in. Bad communication. Sincerely Yours, [redacted] ,
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2007 Mazda B-Series Truck. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V162000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect. The contact stated that they were finally able to get the air bags replaced.
Takata recall - the local Mazda dealer tried to order the parts; but, was not allowed to even access the order page. Somehow, Mazda has my mailing address. I want them to contact me and include my phone and email so they can quickly contact me when the parts are available. In the meantime, their letter says not to allow anyone to ride in the passenger seat. What??
Airbag has not yet deployed, however, since June 30, 2016 I've not received any new updates from Mazda motor corp. Except the initial notification letter. Can an eta be established for customer waiting period.
In August 2016, I received an "important safety recall" notice from Mazda, indicating that my 2007 Mazda b3000 Truck has been recalled as part of the Takata airbag recall. No other information was received from Mazda. In April 2017, I emailed Mazda customer service to check the status of the recall, and was told that the parts for the recall are not available. They will notify us when the parts are available. It's now been 17 months, since the recall was issued. This vehicle was manufactured by Ford motor company in the Ford ranger manufacturing plant. Today Ford issued an urgent recall on the 2006 Ford ranger, which is the twin of my vehicle, and manufactured in the same Ford assembly plant. \please help ensure Mazda / Ford is actually going to repair these vehicles. At this point it appears to be no manufacturer accountability.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda b304 Series Truck. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V499000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in July of 2016. The dealer (roger beasley Mazda of georgetown (7551 n interstate hwy 35, georgetown, tx 78626) stated that the parts were unavailable for repair, and that they did not have any loaner vehicles to provide. The dealer stated that they would contact they manufacturer and give the contact a call back. The manufacturer failed to return her phone call. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. Received initial safety recall - preliminary notification in August 2016 for passenger air bag inflator replacement. Called and spoke to Mazda customer experience center on 05/09/17 at which time Mazda confirmed air bag is still on recall, no repair yet. Again called and spoke to Mazda customer experience center on 06/14/17 at which time Mazda confirmed there is still no repair yet, and stated that the b-Series Truck is not a common vehicle so it will be one of the last repairs manufactured since they needed to start with the more common vehicles on the road that are affected by the air bag recall. Mazda has not repaired the defect within a reasonable amount of time.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Mazda b30. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V499000 (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 contact called twin city Mazda at [phone] (3076 alcoa hwy, alcoa, tn 37701) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect. Updated 7/19/18
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Mazda b-Series Truck. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V013000 (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. Ron tonkin Mazda (750 se 122nd ave, portland, or) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mazda b2300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V499000 (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 nelson Mazda dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and assisted with making an appointment. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The consumer stated the passenger airbag was replaced.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series pickup trucks. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed April 26, 2021.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2007-2009 B-Series trucks sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania,…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 B-Series trucks manufactured June 6, 2006, to January 22, 2009, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018.
Airbag complaints in other B-Series Truck years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Mazda B-Series Truck?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Mazda B-Series Truck, 97% of the model year's 37 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2007 Mazda B-Series Truck airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 21V-162 (inflator module, Mar 10, 2021); NHTSA recall 17V-013 (inflator module, Jan 10, 2017); NHTSA recall 16V-499 (inflator module, Jul 1, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Mazda B-Series Truck airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles.
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.