The Lemon IndexMazda RX-8 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2004–2011 Mazda RX-8, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Park-it warnings 6
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2019 · model year 2004 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
47,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V781000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2010–2011 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
211 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V488000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model years 2004–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
308,591 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V402000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model years 2005–2009 Park it: don't drive
On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired.
4,184 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V404000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V403000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2004–2008 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
308,992 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V474000
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- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2021 · model years 2009–2011
Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.
13,891 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V744000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2019 · model year 2004 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
47,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V781000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2010–2011 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
211 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V488000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model years 2004–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
308,591 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V402000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model years 2005–2009 Park it: don't drive
On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired.
4,184 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V404000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model years 2009–2010 Park it: don't drive
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V403000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2004–2008 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
308,992 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V474000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2017 · model years 2004–2008
Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack.
69,447 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V354000
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- Suspension · recall issued Jun 2017 · model year 2004
The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket.
35,332 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V355000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2016 · model years 2004–2008
The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
69,447 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V793000
- Suspension · recall issued Jul 2005 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET.
- Engine · recall issued Jul 2005 · model years 2004–2005
IF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH RPM'S FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME, SOME OF THE PARTS AROUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN MELT AND PRODUCE A VARIETY OF MALFUNCTIONS.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2004 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEAT INSULATOR MAY BE CRACKED CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE.
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2004 · model year 2004
AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR IMPROPERLY WIRED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your RX-8?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Mazda RX-8 have?
14 recall campaigns across model years 2004–2011, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 42.
Which Mazda RX-8 year has the most recalls?
The 2004, with 10 campaigns. 2005: 6, 2008: 5, 2007: 5.
What are most Mazda RX-8 recalls about?
Airbags: 7 of the 14 campaigns. Then fuel system, gasoline (3) and suspension (2).
What is the newest Mazda RX-8 recall?
Fuel system, gasoline, filed Sep 2021 (NHTSA 21V744000): Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.
What is the biggest Mazda RX-8 recall?
NHTSA 17V474000 (airbags, Jul 2017) covers 308,992 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
How do I check if my Mazda RX-8 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mazda dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mazda RX-8: problems and best years · All Mazda recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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