How many recalls does the 1988 Mazda B Series have?

The 1988 Mazda B Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Mazda B Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1988 Mazda B Series?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1988 Mazda B Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 Mazda B Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Seat belt failed during accident. (attorney for client) *skd”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · reported 1995-03-12

“Sudden acceleration 3 times, one resulting in an accident. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 1994-10-19

“Replaced front brake pads/rotors.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS · reported 1992-04-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Mazda B Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.