Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mazda b2300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v499000 (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 a local dealer (crater lake Ford, 2611 biddle rd, medford, or 97504) and was informed that the parts were not…
2009 Mazda B-Series airbags problems
moderate Owners of the 2009 Mazda B-Series have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 B-Series | 15 |
| 2006 B-Series | 8 |
| 2007 B-Series | 36 |
| 2008 B-Series | 9 |
| 2009 B-Series (this page) | 3 |
What stands out
Of the 5 model years of Mazda B-Series we track for airbags problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
"takata recall", my vehicle is in motion, Mazda dealer has not replaced the damaged piece because they say it is not available and that was for may 15, 2017 and however, I have not received an answer hata today I have not had any answer.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Mazda b23. 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 dealer and manufacturer were not notified the contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Mazda B-Series?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Mazda/B-Series.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.