There have been 16 safety recalls for the Mazda RX-8. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mazda RX-8.
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Mazda RX-8, 2011 Mazda RX-8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2011 mazda rx-8 vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Mazda RX-8, 2010 Mazda RX-8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling 2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles 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, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Mazda MAZDA6, 2004 Mazda MAZDA6, 2005 Mazda MAZDA6, 2006 Mazda MAZDA6, 2007 Mazda MAZDA6, 2008 Mazda MAZDA6, 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed6, 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6, 2004 Mazda RX-8, 2005 Mazda RX-8, 2006 Mazda RX-8, 2007 Mazda RX-8, 2008 Mazda RX-8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Mazda RX-8 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Mazda RX-8, 2005 Mazda RX-8, 2006 Mazda RX-8, 2007 Mazda RX-8, 2008 Mazda RX-8 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: Mazda north America operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Mazda MPV, 2006 Mazda MPV, 2005 Mazda RX-8, 2006 Mazda RX-8, 2007 Mazda RX-8, 2008 Mazda RX-8, 2009 Mazda RX-8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: Mazda north America operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009 RX-8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Mazda RX-8, 2005 Mazda RX-8, 2006 Mazda RX-8, 2007 Mazda RX-8, 2008 Mazda RX-8 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: Mazda north America operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Mazda MAZDA6, 2004 Mazda MAZDA6, 2005 Mazda MAZDA6, 2006 Mazda MAZDA6, 2007 Mazda MAZDA6, 2008 Mazda MAZDA6, 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed6, 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6, 2004 Mazda MPV, 2005 Mazda MPV, 2006 Mazda MPV, 2004 Mazda RX-8, 2005 Mazda RX-8, 2006 Mazda RX-8, 2007 Mazda RX-8, 2008 Mazda RX-8, 2009 Mazda RX-8, 2010 Mazda RX-8, 2011 Mazda RX-8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 RX-8, 2004-2006 mpv, 2003-2008 mazda6, and 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, California, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Mazda MAZDA6, 2004 Mazda MAZDA6, 2005 Mazda MAZDA6, 2006 Mazda MAZDA6, 2007 Mazda MAZDA6, 2008 Mazda MAZDA6, 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed6, 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6, 2004 Mazda RX-8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 mazda6 vehicles manufactured may 29, 2002, to may 5, 2008, 2006-2007 mazdaspeed6 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to June 29, 2007, and a limited production of model year 2004 RX-8 vehicles manufactured June 25, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger�s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Mazda MAZDA6, 2004 Mazda MAZDA6, 2005 Mazda MAZDA6, 2006 Mazda MAZDA6, 2004 Mazda MPV, 2005 Mazda MPV, 2004 Mazda RX-8, 2005 Mazda RX-8 |
| Component: AIR BAGS |
| Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 mazda6, and model year 2004-2005 RX-8, and mpv vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 12, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 394 |
| Jan. 9, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 607 |
| Jul. 26, 2017 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 308,992 |
| Jun. 1, 2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 69,447 |
| Jun. 1, 2017 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 35,332 |
| Jan. 10, 2017 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 8,018 |
| Oct. 31, 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 69,447 |
| May. 25, 2016 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 448,320 |
| Dec. 23, 2015 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 43,870 |
| Dec. 4, 2014 | Air Bag | 5,070 |
| Jun. 23, 2014 | Air Bag | 19,544 |
| Apr. 11, 2013 | Air Bag | 149 |
| Jul. 20, 2005 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 27,800 |
| Jul. 7, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 52,000 |
| Feb. 17, 2004 | Air Bags:frontal | 29,300 |
| Feb. 17, 2004 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 12,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 | 2 |
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 | 3 |
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 3 |
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 5 |
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 5 |
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 5 |
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 7 |
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 13 |